Warehouse Lead

Warehouse Lead

Commerce City, CO (

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Description

WHO WE ARE:

Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.

WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL?

Volunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serve—our programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. We engage faith, relationship-building, and volunteers wherever we go to lift up and support Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens.

** The Warehouse Lead receives, stores, and distributes all food products and supplies for the ANS kitchen and off-

site locations. Maintains food and supply storage areas in accordance with agency procedures and established

sanitation standards. Organizes freezers, coolers, and dry storage areas daily to support the efficient production

and distribution of food and non-food items. Assists with the maintenance and organization of inventory systems

and controls. Trained and provides support to City Harvest operations as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Is Direct Point of Contact for all delivery drivers arriving to ANS. Receives all food and supply deliveries for

ANS and verifies the quantity, pack size, and quality of all items received against purchase orders and

delivery documentation.

· Ensures proper storage and rotation of all food and supply inventory. Accurately dates and labels

perishable and TEFAP products, stores items in accordance with established guidelines, and follows FIFO

(First In, First Out) inventory management practices.

· Safely operates warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, and promptly reports any

maintenance or safety concerns with equipment or building maintenance to the City Harvest and

Warehouse Manager

· Maintains agency standards for cleanliness, safety, security, and organization throughout warehouse,

refrigeration, freezer, and storage areas.

· Processes requisition requests, accurately fills orders, and prepares products for delivery to kitchen

operations, off-site locations, or any other VOAC operational needs.

· Support and communicate with staff, vendors, and off-site locations directly and regularly concerning

supply needs and orders. Responds to all emails and voicemails professionally and promptly

· Receives and inspects returned unused products from kitchen operations and ensures proper restocking

in the appropriate storage locations.

· Assists with monthly physical inventory counts and inventory reconciliation for all kitchen departments.

· Inform City Harvest and Warehouse manager of any food product that is nearing expiration date so the

appropriate program can be notified, and product can be processed accordingly.

· Rotate, reorganize, unload coolers and freezers regularly to ensure storage efficiency and compliance

· Attends and actively participates in required agency meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities. ·

Manages pallet storage and organization within the warehouse and VOAC garage, while assisting with the organization of materials and supplies for other programs housed in the VOAC garage.

· Trained and able to cover City Harvest as needed

· Assists with pickups and storage of ANS supply needs for VOAC operations

· Support City Harvest and Nutrition warehouse operations and other Aging and Nutrition Services activities as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Frequent exposure to high heat, cold, and fumes in refrigeration, freezer, and kitchen environments.

· Requires frequent standing, walking, driving, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, twisting, pushing, pulling, and repetitive use of hands and arms throughout the workday.

· Push or pull loaded carts, containers, pallets, and manual pallet jacks carrying loads that may weigh up to one ton.

· May involve exposure to varying weather conditions, changing temperatures, warehouse noise, moving equipment, vehicle traffic, and other hazards commonly associated with warehouse and delivery operations.

· Occasional driving under all conditions, weather, traffic, urban, rural, etc

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Full time, non exempt, M-F 5 AM-1:30 PM unless otherwise specified.

Occasionally may be asked to shift hours to better accomplish program needs

LOCATION4915 East 52nd Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado 80022

Pay Rate: $23.03/hr

Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Volunteer/Wellness Day

Tuition Assistance

Pension and 403b Retirement Plan

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance

Life Insurance (Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment)

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance/Work-Life Balance Program

Employee Discount Program

LifeLock with Norton

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer

POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE

VETERANS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please View email address on click.appcast.io begin the Interactive Process.

Requirements

COMPETENCIES

· Read and interpret invoices, orders, or bills of lading.

· Demonstrates accuracy in both shipping and receiving of product.

· Safely operate motor vehicle and lift equipment.

· Promptly report inaccuracies or discrepancies to City Harvest and Warehouse Manager

· Identify and inspect for damage, spoilage, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

· High School Diploma or equivalent.

· Two year equivalent experience required.

· Ability to read, write, and perform standard mathematical computations

· Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. daily and regularly

· Forklift and pallet jack certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

· Models culture attributes of Volunteers of America, Colorado that include “AIRS” ( Accountability, Integrity, Respect, and Service)

· Models and pursues with vigor volunteers of America, Colorado three strategic critical virtues of HHS. (Humble, Hungry, and People Smart

Salary Description

23.03/hr