Warehouse & Food Recovery Associate

Oregon Coast Community Action • Coos Bay, OR

3d • $18 - $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting general warehouse operations and supporting local food recovery pickups.

Requirements

• Food Safety knowledge (Serv-Safe certified preferred).
• Ability to operate a variety of vehicles and equipment (box truck, Hyster, pallet jack, other similar).
• Ability to perform strenuous and repetitive physical labor.
• Basic math operations (including adding, subtracting, percentage calculation, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to problem solve effectively.
• Ability to adjust to fast changing conditions while being flexible in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to adjust work hours according to program needs.
• Ability to work on various tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary.
• Familiarity with office material and equipment including, but not limited to; writing instruments, keyboard, calculator, fax, copy machine, computer, cell phone and telephone.
• Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to present and relate to diverse client populations.
• Professional appearance, presentation, and demeanor always.
• A minimum of one-year paid experience directly related to the position description is required.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are preferred.
• Reliable method of getting to work.
• Must be free from illegal drugs, may be subject to suspicion testing.
• Oregon Food Handler’s card or ServSafe® Food Safety Certification within 30 days of hire and update it as required.
• Forklift Trained within 30 days of hire and update it as required.
• Must be able to pass the State of Oregon Criminal Background Check.
• A current Oregon Driver’s License is required.
• Proof of automobile liability insurance @ $100,000/300,000 liability limits and maintain such limits.

Nice To Haves

• Serv-Safe certified
• Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Tracks food donations and distribution using established record and inventory systems, reports discrepancies to supervisor.
• Shipping and receiving
• Sorting of food donations for safety and categorization
• Support assembly of agency orders
• Support warehouse organization and inventory processes
• Ensures food safety, proper storage, rotation (FIFO)and temperature control for food products during pickup/delivery and shipping/receiving.
• Ensures the cleaning and sanitation of Fresh Alliance totes, trucks and equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Cross trained to provide relief support to other warehouse and delivery positions.
• Picks up food donations in a timely and courteous manner.
• Represent South Coast Food Share to donors and member agencies with knowledge and respect.
• Regular attendance is a requirement of the position.
• Attend regular staff meetings as well as South Coast Food Share network meetings.
• Engage in ongoing program planning as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed