Repack Distribution Center Associate

City Harvest Inc • New York, NY

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About The Position

City Harvest is New York’s first and largest food rescue organization, helping to feed millions of New Yorkers who struggle to put meals on their tables. During our 40 years serving New Yorkers in need, we have rescued more than one billion pounds of fresh, nutritious food and delivered it free of charge to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, community partners, and our own Mobile Markets across the five boroughs. This year, we will rescue and distribute more than 86 million pounds of nutritious food to our neighbors in need. City Harvest works alongside our community partners to boost community capacity, expand nutrition education, and strengthen local food systems. Since our founding in 1982, City Harvest has always been there to feed our city one day, one meal, one New Yorker at a time.

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Repack Distribution Center Associate is responsible for directing repack/volunteer workflow, providing warehouse administrative support and supporting warehouse needs as laid out by Warehouse Management.

The Repack Distribution Center Associate will assist with volunteer/Doner support by moving, storing, documenting product and systematically processing repacks with use of material handling equipment as directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency required
• 2-4 years warehouse experience required
• Prior warehouse experience within the food industry preferred
• 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 and sit-down forklift
• Proficient in operating a reach truck required
• Strong customer service skills
• Work schedule will vary week to week, some days will require 10 hours to complete repack tasks. Some Saturdays will be mandatory.

Nice To Haves

• Prior warehouse experience within the food industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible in setting up, supporting and processing daily repacks
• Provide strong administration support in line with warehouse needs, complete daily deadlines and critical reports
• 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.
• Ensure accurate warehouse inventory, reconcile discrepancies and update systems
• Adhere to all AIB and OSHA standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED