Receiving Associate

General Description/Position Summary St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB) Job Title: Receiving Associate Immediate Supervisor: Inventory Control Manager or management designee; Employees Supervised: None FLSA: Non-exempt The primary role of the Receiving Associate is to ensure accurate data and reporting related to inventory management. Responsibilities include maintaining product inventories with a comprehensive understanding of database management. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with inventory control experience in a warehouse environment who is a team player willing to do what it takes to help the team get the job done to support the St. Louis Area Foodbank nourish, empower, and transform the communities we serve in the bi-state region. Duties and Responsibilities Physically unload and perform visual inspection of inbound freight Inspect freight bills, confirm delivery address and temperature settings listed (if required). Document the temperature of frozen and refrigerated items and determine fitness of items for distribution. Verify pallet/case quantities with BOL and/or packing list. Monitor quality of inbound freight and escalate quality issues for resolution. Perform data entry for all items by preparing appropriate invoices and shipping labels using the Ceres inventory management system. Create domestic goods receipts in the Ceres inventory management system as required. Coordinate the storage and rotation of product in an efficient, organized, and safe fashion. Work with Warehouse Associates and Receiving Coordinator to ensure all items are labeled and stored accurately. Rotate and remove product as directed. Assist the Inventory Control Manager with reports as needed. Perform cycle counts of physical inventory. Support the Inventory Control Manager as needed/directed with researching and resolving inventory discrepancies Identify inventory discrepancy causes and collaborate with fellow team members on resolutions and make recommendations for future improvement. Assist with monthly distribution preparation, tracking and reconciliation. Support the distribution process to meet customer needs. Take an active role in reinforcing safe work practices. Other responsibilities and duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Prior warehouse experience required. Skilled in the operation of standard warehouse equipment including stand up forklifts and rider pallet jacks strongly preferred. Ability to work, on a regular rotation, in a freezer/refrigerated environment. Experience with safety standards and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements a plus. Proficient in basic math. Computer literate. Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, ability to handle interruptions, maintain focus on tasks and produce accurate work. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Passion for the Foodbank mission and the ability to demonstrate SLAFB's Core Values: Stewardship, Teamwork, Agility and Respect. Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. Working Conditions Work is performed in a warehouse with a significant amount of walking on concrete surfaces. Entrances may be open and work conditions during the summer months can be hot and cold during the winter. Employee will be going in and out of freezers and coolers with extreme variations in temperature. Workspace could be dusty and on occasions can be noisy due to the traffic of motorized vehicles operated in the building. Periodically may work outside and be exposed to the elements. Employee may be exposed to spoiled food and sharp objects due to working with damaged product. Work involves moving boxes and employee must lift, bend, stoop, pick up and move objects up to 75 pounds. Work involves using manual pallet jacks and therefore requires an ability to push and pull pallets over 2,000 pounds. Work schedule is Monday - Friday onsite at the SLAFB facility (specifically the warehouse) and in the community as needed. May work evenings and weekends due to special events and other projects related to timely and accurate warehousing and distribution of product. The impact you’ll make At the St. Louis Area Foodbank, we are working to build a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems. With the dedicated partnership of over 600 hunger-relief programs and local agencies - including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and residential programs - we are responding to hunger in communities across 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois by distributing food to more than 400,000 people every year. Since opening in 1975, and with the tremendous support and generosity of this community, the St. Louis Area Foodbank has grown to become our region's largest food distribution charity dedicated to feeding those in need. Together, we are feeding people and working to address the root causes of hunger for lasting impact every day. About the St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB) The St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB) is a member of Feeding America, a national network of 200 food banks supporting equitable access to nutritious food. The SLAFB serves 26 counties - 14 in Missouri and 12 in Illinois; member of Feeding Missouri and Feeding Illinois. As a food bank, we collect food from manufacturers, retail stores, farmers, and individual donors. We store, sort, and repackage food at high safety standards and distribute to our network of agencies and programs. What we can offer you Competitive pay commensurate with experience Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan 403b plan with robust company match Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and more) We work hard, play hard and change lives - so apply to join our Foodbank Family! DEI STATEMENT You are welcome at the St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB) for who you are. We strive to empower our team to embrace and celebrate diversity by cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the neighbors and communities we serve in the bi-state region. This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Performance of other duties may be requested. 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