Receiver/Warehouse II

RI Community Food Bank•Providence, RI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Receiver is responsible for the direct day-to-day receiving and warehousing activity including: ensuring that we are in compliance with AIB operating standards, receiving and inspecting all loads in compliance with general and AIB procedures, ensuring that all loads are received and warehoused daily keeping aisles clear and product warehoused for proper product flow.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at 5-7 years’ experience in warehousing or equivalent.
Knowledge & experience with effective inventory management & supporting systems.
Forklift certification and experience using standard warehouse equipment including pallet jacks, man-ups and reach trucks.
The ability to work with groups of people at varying levels & positions
Problem solving skills and the ability to quickly assess issues and develop new strategies.
Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office environment (Word, Excel, Outlook) and standard office equipment.
Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, deal with interruptions, and maintain focus on tasks while producing accurate work.
Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment of staff members, truck drivers and volunteers.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work with people from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with food warehousing and distribution is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for keeping the dock schedule and ensuring that all receiving practices are followed in compliance with FA and AIB standards including the inspections and documentation.
Completing all receiving paperwork accurately and on time.
Works with warehouse team to keep the storage areas maintained to FA and AIB standards.
Works with team to ensure that product is rotated and re-warehoused to maximize space and efficiency.
Works with team to ensure the efficient and safe warehousing of all products.
Understands the workflow and the overall food bank operation in general and specifically how the work of the warehouse team affects other areas of the department.
Customer services duties include interacting with agencies that come in for orders, and representing the food bank, its work and mission to any visitors in the building.
Have comprehensive knowledge of safety procedures, equipment handling & training. Must participate in department training and certification programs. Also, responsible for safely operating equipment such as hand trucks, pallet jacks and powered equipment such as electric pallet jacks, forklifts and reach trucks after the completion of in-house training.
Can perform the order picking expediting and productions functions.
Other duties and assigned.