Warehouse Coordinator

Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City•Kansas City, MO

2h•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Warehouse Coordinator manages warehouse operations that support JFS pantries and community partners by ensuring a safe, organized, and well-stocked food supply. This role is responsible for food sourcing, inventory management, receiving and distribution, equipment and vehicle operation, and volunteer coordination, while maintaining compliance with food safety and workplace standards. Working closely with the Director of Pantry Operations, the Warehouse Coordinator helps develop a growing warehouse pilot program and represents the agency professionally with donors, vendors, and community partners.

Requirements

Professional presence and strong written, phone, and video communication skills
Highly organized, dependable, and punctual with strong attention to detail
Self-motivated, able to work independently, follow direction, and manage priorities in a dynamic environment
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse staff and client populations
Solution-oriented with good problem-solving skills and the ability to improve processes and innovate
Able to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain effective working relationships
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
High school diploma/GED; Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
Two years’ related work experience in a similar position (preferred). A combination of education and related work experience that totals a minimum of four years (combined) may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
Able to successfully work with staff, volunteers, clients, and donors at all levels.
Experience with and working knowledge of food safety best practices.
Strong office technology experience, and enjoys using and learning technology tools and programs: Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, mobile devices and apps
Frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
Able to work in a communal work environment.
Able to effectively use office equipment such as video conferencing, digital phone system, Windows/Office, printer, copier, and fax machine.
Ability to lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds consistently, up to 200 pounds occasionally with assistance, and to push items that may weigh up to 1,800 pounds.
Frequent lifting and bending; full range of motion in lower and upper extremities and use of back; long periods of standing or sitting.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B preferred.
Familiarity with a non-profit environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

Source food and essential products through wholesalers, food banks, donors, and partners to support pantries and community agencies
Manage all warehouse inventory, including receiving, weighing, sorting, storage, rotation, tracking, reporting, and distribution; discard items not fit for distribution
Ensure inventory data is accurate and accessible; conduct monthly spot checks and alert for potential shortages or supply risks
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse, equipment, and vehicles in compliance with health codes and workplace safety standards; support excellent health inspection outcomes
Operate warehouse equipment and delivery vehicles (e.g., pallet jacks, lifts, rolling racks, box truck) safely; identify and report unsafe conditions or practices
Maintain and stay current on all required professional certifications and safety licenses, ensuring full compliance with industry standards and facility regulations
Load, unload, and deliver food and equipment to pantries and community partners; coordinate logistics including food drive pickups and equipment drop-offs
Train, supervise, and support volunteers assisting with packing, sorting, moving food, and other warehouse projects
Collaborate closely with pantry management and operational teams to anticipate needs, align distribution plans, and ensure consistent inventory availability
Maintain positive, professional relationships with partner agencies, staff, donors, and volunteers; provide excellent customer service to agency clients
Help develop, improve, and adapt systems and processes for a growing warehouse pilot program; proactively problem-solve operational challenges
Communicate trends, concerns, successes, and operational issues to the Director of Pantry Operations
Serve as a hands-on, flexible member of a small pantry and food distribution team; participate in training and provide backup and/or perform other duties as assigned