Lead Warehouse Associate

Capital Area Food Bank•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) is seeking individuals with strong ideas and a passion to address the complex interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity. CAFB is expanding by providing food for today and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care, and education. This role assists the Warehouse Operations Manager in the successful operation of the warehouse by performing various duties. The position involves unloading trucks, putting away product, maintaining sanitation, pulling product for transfer orders, loading outgoing transfers, conducting inventory counts, and ensuring product is secured. It also requires excellent customer service and motivational skills, and experience working with diverse populations. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Minimum HS diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 – 2 yrs. experience in a warehouse environment
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment using effective leadership to the team being supervised
Proficient in Microsoft Office (outlook, Word, Excel PowerPoint)
Ability to work with and lead a diverse group of people
Strong Leadership and management skills especially effective communication and teamwork skills across departments to meet goals and complete tasks on time
Possess the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Demonstrated ability to solve problems as well as implement improvements to processes and established systems
Excellent customer service and motivational skills to interact with CAFB staff in a professional manner
Experience working with diverse populations including persons with special needs

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to delegate responsibility and authority to maximize team skills
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast pace, high energy environment and manage multiple task; deadline-oriented
Possess strong problem solving and interpersonal skills
Strong computer skills

Responsibilities

Unloading trucks of new product
Putting away product received in designated locations
Maintaining sanitation and cleanliness in the warehouse
Pulling product to fulfill items requested for transfer orders
Loading pallets of product being sent out on transfers
Maintaining accurate inventory levels by completing regular inventory counts with a goal of no less than 95% accuracy
Ensuring product is secured by ensuring product is safely stacked and shrink wrapped to the pallet
Following company policies related to safety and security
Performing other duties as assigned