Warehouse Associate

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin•Appleton, WI

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is the largest hunger-relief organization in the state. Our mission is to solve hunger. Last year we distributed more than 36 million pounds of healthy, nutritious food to our members who are food pantries, meal programs, and shelters throughout 35 counties in eastern Wisconsin. The purpose of this job is to assist with shipping and receiving, accurate fulfillment of online orders, inventory tracking and maintenance of a clean, well-organized warehouse.

Requirements

Commitment to understand and support FAEW’s mission, vision, and effective actions to end food insecurity and its causes
Respect for the people FAEW serves and commitment to learn the causes of their food insecurity and need
High school diploma or equivalent related experience.
Demonstrate the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be open-minded of differing opinions and views.
Must be able to be certified in forklift operation within two weeks of hire.
Ability to consistently bend, twist, climb, reach above shoulders, kneel, squat, sit, stand and lift 75 pounds.
Ability to work in a warehouse and cold environment (-10 to + 10 degree).
Ability to work at a fast pace with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Six months warehouse/distribution experience preferred.
Previous forklift experience desired.

Responsibilities

Fulfillment of online orders.
Assist with shipping and receiving by unloading trucks and checking in products.
Weigh and count items for distribution and inventory accuracy.
Move materials and items to and from receiving or storage areas as requested ensuring proper place location and scanning placement accuracy.
Identify problems with product quality and freshness suitability of products and utilize proper communication channels to make known and discard of.
Ensure product that is handled is scanned and captured in the system. Follow the scanning process set forth.
Ensure products are properly labeled, scanned and accurately placed.
Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
Mark products with identifying information using appropriate method.
Keep cooler and freezers safe, clean and organized. Ensure temperature reading is accurate and sustaining product to proper temperature.
Assist with inventory counts, and cycle counts.
May be assigned facilities maintenance duties as needed such as sweeping, dusting and mopping. Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness.
Observe warehouse safety procedures.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive Pay!
Starting Hourly Wage: $18.75
Growth Opportunity: After 90 days of full-time employment, team members who demonstrate strong performance and reliable attendance may be eligible for promotion to Warehouse Assistant at $21.55/hour.
Full Benefits for Medical, Dental, and Vision for all eligible employees and their families.
Basic Life Insurance
Basic AD&D Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
401K w/company matching contributions
Paid Holidays (up to 10 paid holidays / calendar year)
1 Float Holiday
Paid Time Off (up to 208 hours / fiscal year with the option to carry over up to 80 hours to the following fiscal year)
1 Personal Day
Volunteer Time Off (up to 8 hours / calendar year)