Warehouse Receiving Associate Hours: 10:30am-7:00pm
Description
Gleaners was founded in 1980 and is a respected leader within Feeding America, the nation’s food bank network. Since that time, Gleaners has distributed more than 1.1 billion pounds of food and critical grocery products through a network of three hundred hunger relief agencies, schools, and community partners serving Hoosiers facing hunger. In addition to food distribution to agencies, we serve our most vulnerable populations, seniors, and children, through specialty programs such as Gleaners2Go, School-Based Pantries, and Mobile Pantries. Since 2017, Gleaners has operated Fresh Connect Central, a social enterprise dedicated to sourcing and distributing produce, protein, dairy, and dry goods for the wider hunger relief network. In addition, comprehensive outreach services are offered to help reduce the line at the Tom and Julie Wood Family Resource Center, located on our campus. Gleaners is certified as a Good Wages Initiative Employer by EmployIndy. Charity Navigator has recognized Gleaners as a 4-Star organization, the highest rating for charity demonstrating fiscal management and accountability. In addition, Gleaners is an accredited charity with the Better Business Bureau and has earned a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar. Gleaners was recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the Best Places to Work in for the past two years. To learn more visit .
Position Purpose of Warehouse Receiving Associate: The Warehouse Receiving Associate will predominantly work on the receiving of product in all areas of Gleaners such as dry, cooler, and freezer product. Including tasks such as: load and unload shipments, put away finished production inventory, execute smooth receipt when receiving product, inventory counts. The Warehouse Associate will work with other staff daily to achieve warehouse standards for AIB and janitorial needs. All responsibilities and duties will further Gleaners’ mission to be a leader in the fight against hunger.
Medical, Dental & Other Supplemental Insurance
- 14 paid holidays 3 Paid Sick Leave Day, Federal Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days & Birthday
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Company paid vision, long-term disability, $50,000 life AD&D
- Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Maternal, parental & caregiver leave
- On-site Gym
- Wellness programs
- 403(b) Plan with up to 4% match
- Monthly attendance bonus
- Earn up to 10% incentive pay
- Apparel allowance
Essential Functions of Warehouse Receiving Associate:
- Operate powered and manual warehouse equipment according to Gleaners and OSHA guidelines.
- Accurately record received product, submit paperwork , and store product safely in the warehouse.
- Perform various warehouse functions including:
- Product receipt, loading and unloading of semis and box trucks.
- Prepare product for distribution (including wrapping pallets and labeling orders) and order fulfillment by both case and pallet quantities.
- Take direction as indicated by multiple sources.
- Change tasks and job assignments based on daily warehouse needs.
- Work safely and accurately with minimal supervision.
- Ensure compliance and adherence to all food safety guidelines according to GFB, Feeding America, AIB, USDA, ISDH and any other applicable processes or regulations for safe and sanitary production and storage of all products.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience of Warehouse Receiving Associate:
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience
- Prior experience in customer service is desired
- Knowledge and experience performing warehouse functions (safety procedures, product receipt, put-away, replenishment, inventory, order-fulfillment and shipment, etc.)
Other Relevant Skills and Abilities of the Warehouse Receiving Associate:
- Ability to read, write and to understand instructions
- Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with all staff members, agencies, volunteers, and donors.
- Ability to perform basic math functions, (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
- Ability to count accurately and maintain accurate records.
- Understands warehouse inventory.
- Being able to identify good vs. bad produce.
- Be accountable and meet deadlines on a consistent basis.
- Maintain a positive attitude.
- Ability to execute instructions with exacting (100% compliance) attention to detail.
- Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification and experience preferred (or ability to be certified)
Work Environment & Physical Demands of Warehouse Receiving Associate
- Ability to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift and/or move 50 lbs. regularly and to push/pull 2,000 lbs. of product using manual and/or electric pallet jack.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
- Ability to operate machine, mechanical, and electrical equipment.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Warehouse/Distribution Environment with activity in refrigerated and freezer environment.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Abnormally Hot/Cold Environment and exposure to fumes/odors and dirt/dust.
- Some exposure to outdoors (i.e. all-weather conditions) and office atmosphere.
- Constant movement of vehicles and equipment; Machinery/equipment in use.
- Works well with others and independently.
- Requires movement of product in-and-out of trailers and straight trucks.
- Verbal face-to-face contact with others
- Flexibility to work shifts, overtime, and weekends as required
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