Distribution Specialist (Temp)

Food Bank Of The Rockies•Evansville, WY

3d•$21 - $23

About The Position

The Distribution Specialist is responsible for storing, staging, and packing food products and works closely with the distribution team and volunteers to pull and distribute product orders for partner agencies. The role may train and direct volunteer workers. This is a full-time, temporary assignment for a five-month term, with an anticipated end date of April 2027. The position is non-exempt, based in Wyoming, and works approximately 40 hours per week. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; schedules may vary and occasional evenings and Saturdays may be required based on operational needs. The work takes place regularly in a warehouse environment and involves daily use of heavy equipment, including forklifts, lift trucks, and pallet jacks. The employee may need to push or pull pallets weighing up to 2,000 pounds with a manual pallet jack and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to interact with others diplomatically, courteously, and positively, maintain a professional demeanor, and respond with urgency when necessary.
Strong problem-solving, time-management, organizational, multitasking, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks and projects efficiently while meeting deadlines and objectives.
Self-directed approach, initiative, and independent problem-solving ability.
Strong team-building and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to the Food Bank of Wyoming mission and representing its brand positively.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Forklift certification.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

Store, stage, and pack food products.
Keep pick locations full by restacking and rearranging products for efficiency.
Verify product quality upon receipt and before distribution from the warehouse.
Pull delivery orders on time and in order of importance.
Check orders for accuracy.
Restock products according to food storage guidelines.
Monitor the picking area to ensure that only designated staff and approved volunteers are present.
Verify pick bins and work with the Operations Manager – Inventory & Distribution to ensure accuracy.
Help maintain accurate inventory counts and research inventory to verify order discrepancies.
Pull products from the warehouse to pick slots and replenish distribution bins.
Maintain maximum and accurate inventory.
Keep the warehouse neat, clean, and orderly.
Meet with volunteers and train them in distribution and pulling procedures; reinforce safe work behavior.
Secure and clean the distribution area at the end of the workday.
Maintain the warehouse according to Feeding America and AIB standards.
Follow all safety guidelines and regulations.