USDA Freezer Warehouse Specialist

Food Bank Of The Rockies•Aurora, CO

1d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

As the food bank with the largest service area in the contiguous United States, Food Bank of the Rockies is passionate about ensuring every community member has the resources they need to thrive. Supporting our Colorado and Wyoming communities begins with passionate, mission-driven individuals. The USDA Freezer Warehouse Specialist is responsible for storing, staging, and packing food products within freezer environments while supporting United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) program requirements. This role works closely with the USDA warehouse and distribution teams to pull, prepare, and distribute government food orders to partner agencies, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in a cold storage setting. The Food Bank’s team is dedicated to creating an efficient food distribution network to reduce and help end hunger across the state. Staff are committed to embodying the Food Bank’s organizational values and mission in all activities. If you are looking for a mission-focused organization where innovation and teamwork are encouraged and new ideas are valued, then this is an ideal position for you. The mission of Food Bank of the Rockies is to ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger. We provide food and necessities to people in need through signature programs and by teaming up with hundreds of Hunger Relief Partners to serve communities across Colorado and Wyoming. We believe that for a community to thrive, every person must have the resources they need to flourish, and we strive to provide proper nourishment for every neighbor.

Requirements

Strong commitment to organizational mission and ability to represent the organization professionally
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled (freezer) environment
Strong attention to detail, especially related to order accuracy and inventory integrity
Effective problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines consistently
Comfortable working both independently and within a team environment
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with staff and volunteers
Basic computer skills and ability to learn warehouse management systems (Ceres ERP preferred)
High School diploma or equivalent required
Prior warehouse or order fulfillment experience preferred
Experience working in cold storage or freezer environments preferred
Forklift certification preferred (or ability to obtain)
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and warehouse systems a plus

Responsibilities

Store, stage, and pack food products within freezer units (Main and Staging)
Pull and prepare USDA orders accurately and in a timely manner based on priority
Maintain full pick locations, including restacking and reorganizing product for maximum efficiency
Verify all orders for accuracy and correct discrepancies as needed
Restock product following USDA and food safety storage guidelines
Load and unload inbound/outbound shipments safely; move product to appropriate freezer storage locations
Operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jacks) to transport and store product
Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts, product tracking, and system updates (e.g., Ceres ERP)
Research inventory discrepancies and assist with zero-count verification
Rebuild or correct orders when selection errors occur
Monitor and control access to picking areas, ensuring only authorized staff and volunteers are present
Support training and direction of volunteers as needed
Maintain freezer areas in a clean, organized, and audit-ready condition
Ensure compliance with USDA, Feeding America (FA), American Institute of Baking (AIB), and organizational standards
Replenish distribution bins and support overall warehouse flow between dry, cooler, and freezer areas
Secure distribution and freezer areas at the end of each shift
Follow all safety guidelines and regulations

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off: Flexible paid time off, including 10 paid holidays, sick leave, and opportunities for paid volunteer time.
Robust Retirement Plan: A 401(k) retirement plan with a 4.5% employer match, plus additional matching based on tenure for a total potential match of up to 8.5%, to support your long-term financial security.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Competitive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans to support your meet your and your family’s needs.
Medical and Parental Leave: Leave time is offered through the Colorado-funded FAMLI (Family and Medical Leave Insurance) Program.
Bilingual Incentive: A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff, recognizing and rewarding your valuable language skills.

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