Receiving Clerk (Cross-Docking)

Job Description

Job Description

  This position is in-office every day at our East Point location. The schedule is Sunday – Thursday. This person must be available to work weekend and flexible hours, as needed.
Who We Are:  

The Atlanta Community Food Bank is working to end hunger in our community with the food, people and big ideas needed so that no one worries where their next meal is coming from.  Since 1979, we’ve been providing food for a growing network of nonprofit partners – including food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters and senior centers.  We currently serve more than 700 partners in 29 counties across metro Atlanta and north Georgia. 

Where You’ll Work:  

Logistics / Supply Chain 

About the Role:  

The Receiving Clerks are responsible for conducting visual inspection of inbound products, verifying BOL counts, and receiving all inbound products into ACFB’s WMS. Receiving Clerks must prioritize safety throughout the warehouse and when operating warehouse equipment. They must also maintain a safe and clean work environment. Receiving Clerks conduct additional work as warehouse demands deem necessary and appropriated by ACFB management. This position reports to the Supervisor, Operations. 

What You will Do:  

Warehousing  

• Provide support to Operations team by receiving all inbound products into the warehouse management systems (Netsuite & WAERlinx) 
• Properly label all inbound deliveries and allocate them to their designated bin location, zone and category 
• Verify the accuracy of all shipping and receiving documentation (bills of landing, invoices, inspection reports etc.) and track the movement of incoming product 
• Confirm the accuracy of counts, weights, and/or other measurements of all inventories received and/or shipped.  
• Communicate discrepancies to immediate supervisor for a resolution. 
• Collaborate and communicate with internal departments to ensure all products received are of the highest quality and standards. 
• Document differences in inventory count and any material damages to incoming products. 
• File and submit daily reports to NetSuite and SERC designated location.

Food & Warehouse Safety  

• Maintain Food Safety and Housekeeping requirements in all warehouse operations 
• Ensure proper storage temperatures and conditions are maintained, tracked, and recorded 
• Keep all floor areas organized, free of debris, water or other potential contaminants or hazards 
• Follow Personnel Safety procedures 
• Inspect warehouse equipment for proper and safe operation prior to using 
• Wear and utilize all required PPE and safety equipment / tools 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Key Competencies we look for in All our Food Bankers are:    

• Customer Focus 
• Decision Making 
• Accountability 
• The Ability to Navigate Change 

What You’ll Need: Skills your resume should demonstrate:  

• Must be a certified or licensed lift truck operator with standup lift experience 
• Working knowledge of MS Office, ERP, and WMS (Excel, Office, etc.) 
• Must be able to work in varying temperature environments 
• Demonstrated good oral and written communications skills 
• Ability to work weekends, and various hours based on the needs of the operation 

There may be some Physical Demands:  

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Employee is routinely required to lift and transport heavy items to waist level, up to 75 lbs. 
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and walking are required. 
• Required to drive a Stand-up forklift, ride on Electric pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.  
• Frequently operates in temperature conditions consistent with outside weather.  Frequently transition between ambient and refrigerator / freezer temperatures.