Job description

Title: Lead Warehouse Associate

Location: Coos Bay, Oregon

Program: South Coast Food Share

Reports to: SCFS Compliance and Program Manager

HR Contact: hr[at]orcca.us

Pay Level: Classification: Supervisor - Starts at $16.00 hourly, Depending on Experience

Staff Supervised: Non-ORCCA Workers

FSLA Status: Non-exempt

Effective: July 2022

Position Type: Full Time

Revised: Jan 2021

External Applicants: Please submit an employment application, cover letter and resume on our website, www.orcca.us or to hr[at]orcca.us.

Internal Applicants: Please submit a letter of interest and resume to hr[at]orcca.us.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory, providing customer service to Partner Agencies, maintaining a safe, clean and organized warehouse, pull warehouse orders, and work with volunteers on warehouse projects as advised by Compliance and Program Manager. Shares local Fresh Alliance duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Reason position exists is to perform these functions):

Responsible for Inventory Control.

Responsible for oversight of non-ORCCA employees working in the warehouse which includes but is not limited to volunteers, work experience participants, easter seals participants.

Tracks food donations and distribution using established record and inventory systems, reports discrepancies to supervisor.

Assembles Agency orders and ensures completion and accuracy of paperwork.

Facilitating the distribution of product to partner agencies.

Ensures food safety, proper storage, rotation (FIFO)and temperature control for food products.

Ensures the cleaning and sanitation of Fresh Alliance totes, trucks and equipment.

Provide excellent customer service.

Picks up food donations in a timely and courteous manner.

Represent South Coast Food Share to donors and member agencies with knowledge and respect.

Attend regular staff meetings as well as South Coast Food Share network meetings.

Engage in ongoing program planning as requested.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

TEAM EXPECTATIONS:

Teamwork - We join our individual strengths together creating teams and circles of cooperation to promote innovative thinking and bring opportunity to our community.

Partnerships - We create collaborative community partnerships to best leverage all resources available for the benefit of the community.

Diversity - We welcome and accept differences and honor our co-workers and clients by treating each person with equality, dignity, and respect.

Confidentiality & Ethics - We maintain a high standard of ethics and integrity to respect the confidentiality of clients and staff.

Physical Safety - We respond promptly to address health and safety needs or concerns for clients and staff.

Communications - We encourage timely, open-minded, respectful, and direct communication to alleviate controversies and foster a safe, productive workplace.

Health & Sustainability - Recognizing the importance of physical, emotional, and environmental health, we seek to inspire and model healthy, sustainable living.

Public Relations - We recognize that each of us represents the entire agency in our public interactions and strive to act in a consistently professional and unbiased manner.

Professional Growth - We provide an environment supportive to personal and professional growth, cross training, and advancement.

INDIVIDUAL EXPECTATIONS:

Model behaviors that demonstrate an understanding, acceptance and welcoming of diversity.

Attend staff meetings, center meetings, and/or other workshops/meetings as notified.

Maintain a positive attitude regarding ORCCA and all its programs.

Maintain respect and positive communication regarding all children, families and staff.

Maintain confidentiality of client and staff information.

Maintain open, two-way communication with staff.

Accept suggestions and guidance from supervisor and other management staff.

Seek feedback on job performance and evaluate suggestions and guidance to incorporate in performance.

Commit to further training. Develop an individual training plan using program tools, as appropriate.

Communicate with supervisor regarding any needed changes or concerns with work schedule.

Adhere to agency procedures as a mandated child abuse reporter.

Regular attendance is a requirement of the position.

Ability to perform the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABLILITIES:

Ability to prepare written reports in a timely manner and maintain inventory control records.

Food Safety knowledge (Serv-Safe certified preferred).

Ability to operate a variety of vehicles and equipment (hyster, pallet jack, other similar).

Ability to perform strenuous and repetitive physical labor.

Basic math operations (including adding, subtracting, percentage calculation, multiplication, and division.

Ability to problem solve effectively.

Ability to adjust to fast changing conditions while being flexible in a fast-paced work environment

Ability to adjust work hours according to program needs.

Ability to work on various tasks simultaneously.

Ability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary.

Familiarity with office material and equipment including, but not limited to; writing instruments, keyboard, calculator, fax, copy machine, computer, cell phone and telephone. Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel preferred.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to present and relate to diverse client populations.

Professional appearance, presentation, and demeanor always.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

A minimum of one-year paid experience directly related to the position description is required.

Strong organization and time management skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Geographic Area: Coos, Curry, and Coastal Douglas Counties Primary worksite: Coos Bay, Oregon.

Primary Job Site: Food Warehouse

May move items up to 51 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.

Occasionally sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Primarily indoors, in a climate-controlled environment; may not have access to sunlight. Occasional activities outside in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Potential for open workstations and cubicles with moderate to high noise; work from home where available.

OTHER:

Reliable method of getting to work.

Must be free from illegal drugs, may be subject to suspicion testing.

Oregon Food Handler’s card or ServSafe® Food Safety Certification within 30 days of hire and update it as required.

Forklift Trained within 30 days of hire and update it as required.

Must be able to pass the State of Oregon Criminal Background Check.

A current Oregon Driver’s License is required.

Proof of automobile liability insurance [at] $100,000/300,000 liability limits and maintain such limits.

NOTE: The specific statements reflected in each section of this position description are not intended to be all-conclusive, but rather the basic elements and criteria considered being necessary in order to satisfactorily perform the duties associated with the position. Your employment with ORCCA is at will. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Employer with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

Oregon Coast Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ORCCA does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operation.

Please inform Human Resources at 541-435-7090 or hr[at]orcca.us if you require an accommodation in order to participate in the application process. Apply online at: www.orcca.us

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

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