Warehouse Associate - Pelham Offsite Warehouse

The Foundry Ministries, Inc.•Pelham, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate is primarily responsible for receiving and processing all donations to The Foundry. The Associate's work assignments will be in the offsite warehouse and as a donation truck rider. The Associate is expected to promote and participate in a collegial atmosphere within the Enterprises Department and collaborate with the team to meet the departmental goals. The Warehouse Associate must hold to The Foundry's mission, vision, and core values. The Associate must be willing to sign The Foundry's Statement of Faith. The Associate reports directly to the Assistant Manager of the Offsite Warehouse and upholds the Board of Directors' policies. The responsibilities of the Associate include the duties defined in this responsibility description.

Requirements

High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Certificate, GED, or approved equivalent experience.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in an organization
Able to use a computer/tablet to perform job duties.
Must be able to work required overtime as assigned by the General Manager, including but not limited to evening shifts and special events.
Physical demands of this position include extensive standing and walking, lifting to 50 pounds regularly, and pushing and pulling bins, racks, and carts to 1,000 pounds with assistance.
You must be able to bend, stoop, crouch, and climb a step ladder approximately three feet in height to reach materials.
You must be able to work in a retail and warehouse environment, including exposure to dust and fluctuating temperatures.
You must express yourself verbally and accurately, and loudly or quickly convey verbal instructions.
You must hear and understand speech in person, via telephone, or other devices, and recognize work-associated sounds such as vehicle horns or emergency sirens.
You must have near and far visual acuity and clear peripheral vision.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to resolve issues calmly and efficiently.
Servant leader.
Quick learner and enjoys the challenge of taking on new assignments.
Willingness to be a team player.
Candidates are subject to a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Trained to safely operate the forklift to load and unload items from the donation truck.
Use safety measures to operate the baling machine for recycling clothing items.
Collaborate with the warehouse team to complete daily warehouse duties.
Communicate effectively with the Assistant Manager, Offsite Warehouse, for everyday tasks.
Assist the donation truck driver in picking up donations from residences and businesses efficiently.
Serve as the primary loader and unloader of the donation truck.
Maintain constant communication with Dispatch during the route while the driver is operating the vehicle.
Observe all safety rules outlined in the ministry guidelines, Alabama Department of Public Safety, and OSHA.
Apply appropriate rider guidelines to bend, lift, carry, load, and unload heavy objects, enter and exit the vehicle frequently during the route, and ride long distances.
Serve as an ambassador of The Foundry Ministries, Inc.
Treat each individual with dignity and respect.
Follow departmental guidelines for customer service and resolving customer issues.
Deliver exemplary customer service to donors.
Follow program and rider guidelines regarding interactions with program participants.
Provide workforce training to participants in soft skills and technical skills when applicable.
Treat each program participant with dignity and professionalism.
Communicate issues and concerns regarding program participants to management.
Maintain program participant confidentiality at all times.