Lead Distribution Center Associate
About The Position
City Harvest is New York City’s first and largest food rescue organization, and we believe all New Yorkers deserve access to the food they need to thrive. With over 40 years serving New Yorkers in need, City Harvest is recognized as a leading equity-driven organization that works alongside our partners to rescue nutritious food and deliver it for free to our neighbors, offer free nutrition and culinary education programming, and advocate to strengthen the local food system. City Harvest is committed to being there to provide food to all New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity today and to those who may need us in years to come. Stepping Up for Our Neighbors and Communities New York City is one of the world’s most affluent cities, yet 50% of working-aged households are struggling to make ends meet and 1 in 4 children is experiencing food insecurity, with communities of color disproportionately impacted. City Harvest is a critical source of nourishment and hope within our city. Amid an affordability crisis and the rollback of federal nutrition programs, the number of New Yorkers in need of food assistance is at a record high. In 2019, there were about 25 million visits to soup kitchens and food pantries. Last year there were more than 46 million visits, reflecting the urgent and ongoing demand for food assistance. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Lead Distribution Center Associate is responsible for directing workflow for DCA’s as laid out by Warehouse Management. The Lead Distribution Center Associate will load and unload City Harvest fleet of trucks as directed. Responsible for receiving, moving, storing and loading merchandise with use of material lift machinery as directed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency required
- 2-4 years warehouse experience required
- Experience with inventory management software required
- Familiarity with handheld scanning systems and WMS systems
- Efficient in office 365
- Ability to operate a stand on pallet jack, sit-down forklift and Reach Truck required
Nice To Haves
- Prior warehouse experience within the food industry preferred
Responsibilities
- Direct workflow for DCA’s as laid out by Warehouse Management. Point of contact in absence of Warehouse Management.
- Manage outbound loading of route vehicles. Print and manage outbound receipts as needed. Load and unload trucks/pull and put away product as directed. Ship and receive product based on customer orders efficiently and accurately.
- Conduct inspection of goods for damages, report and document findings. Reports accurate reconcile of delivery with shipper’s Bill of Lading.
- Ensure that product is stored in appropriate areas of the facility. Manage inventory based on FEFO (first expire-first out) guidelines when applicable. Maintain warehouse equipment and document daily pre and post inspections.
- Maintain warehouse sanitation. Perform routine warehouse maintenance. Clean warehouse and grounds as directed. Will perform routine maintenance of facilities as directed.
- Ensure accurate warehouse inventory, reconcile discrepancies and update systems
- Adhere to all AIB and OSHA standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
