Warehouse Clerk

Volunteers of America Colorado•Commerce City, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Clerk receives, stores, and distributes food products and supplies for the ANS kitchen and off-site locations. The role maintains food and supply storage areas according to agency procedures and sanitation standards, organizes freezers, coolers, and dry storage areas, and helps maintain inventory systems and controls. The Clerk is trained to support City Harvest food bank operations as needed. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with expected hours of Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., unless otherwise specified. Hours may occasionally shift to meet program needs. The position is based at 4915 East 52nd Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado 80022. Pay is $20.00 per hour. Benefit eligibility depends on job type and status.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of equivalent experience.
Ability to read, write, and perform standard mathematical computations.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds daily and regularly.
Ability to read and interpret invoices, orders, or bills of lading.
Accuracy in shipping and receiving products.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and lift equipment.
Ability to promptly report inaccuracies or discrepancies to the City Harvest and Warehouse Manager.
Ability to identify and inspect products for damage, spoilage, and other issues.
Ability to obtain Forklift and Electrical Pallet Jack certification within 60 days of hire.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health.

Nice To Haves

Models Volunteers of America Colorado’s AIRS culture attributes: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, and Service.
Models and pursues Volunteers of America Colorado’s HHS strategic critical virtues: Humble, Hungry, and People Smart.
Forklift and pallet jack certification.

Responsibilities

Receive food and supply deliveries for ANS and verify quantities, pack sizes, and quality against purchase orders and delivery documentation.
Store and rotate food and supply inventory; date and label perishable and TEFAP products and follow established storage guidelines and FIFO practices.
Safely operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, and promptly report equipment or building maintenance and safety concerns to the City Harvest and Warehouse Manager.
Maintain cleanliness, safety, security, and organization throughout warehouse, refrigeration, freezer, and storage areas.
Process requisition requests, accurately fill orders and complete order forms, and prepare products for delivery to kitchen operations, off-site locations, and other VOAC operational needs.
Inspect returned unused products from kitchen operations and restock them in appropriate storage locations.
Assist with monthly physical inventory counts and inventory reconciliation for kitchen departments.
Notify the City Harvest and Warehouse Manager about food products nearing expiration so programs can be notified and the products processed appropriately.
Rotate, reorganize, and unload coolers and freezers to support efficient storage and compliance.
Attend and participate in required agency meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
Manage pallet storage and organization in the warehouse and VOAC garage, and help organize materials and supplies for other programs housed in the garage.
Train for and provide coverage for City Harvest as needed.
Assist with pickups and storage of ANS supplies for VOAC operations.
Support City Harvest and Nutrition warehouse operations and other Aging and Nutrition Services activities as assigned.