Warehouse Operations Specialist (Temp)

Food Bank Of The Rockies•Grand Junction, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Operations Specialist (Temporary) supports efficient warehouse operations while creating a positive, safe, and engaging volunteer experience. The role supports food distribution, inventory, volunteer coordination, and compliance with safety, sanitation, and food handling standards. It is cross-functional, providing flexible support across warehouse operations and volunteer engagement to ensure accurate food distribution, a strong volunteer experience, and smooth day-to-day operations. The position is based in Grand Junction and is non-exempt. It is full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, with a typical Monday-through-Friday schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Schedules may occasionally include evenings and Saturdays based on organizational needs. Compensation is $21.50–$23.50 per hour.

Requirements

Commitment to the mission of Food Bank of the Rockies and to serving neighbors experiencing hunger with dignity and respect.
Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with volunteers, community partners, and colleagues.
Strong organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated, adaptable, collaborative, and team-oriented approach.
Ability to develop and maintain working knowledge of warehouse operations, distribution activities, inventory processes, and volunteer engagement functions.
Ability to complete cross-training in core operational areas and provide coverage during staff absences, peak workloads, special events, and changing operational needs.
Flexibility to transition among warehouse, distribution, inventory, and volunteer support responsibilities as priorities shift.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and operational databases or management systems.
High school diploma or equivalent required, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to obtain forklift certification if not already certified.
Ability to push and pull pallets weighing up to 2,000 pounds with a manual pallet jack.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred.
Experience in warehouse operations, logistics, volunteer coordination, customer service, or related fields preferred.
Forklift certification preferred.
Experience with inventory management, warehouse management systems, or volunteer management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Store, stage, pack, rotate, and restock food products according to food storage, sanitation, and safety guidelines.
Keep pick locations full and organized by restacking, rearranging, and replenishing products as needed.
Pull large delivery orders in priority order and verify order accuracy before distribution.
Verify pick bins, support accurate inventory counts, and work with the Inventory team to research discrepancies, including zero-count items.
Assist with product recalls, including processing recall items received from Feeding America and monitoring compliance requirements.
Set up volunteer work areas and activities by placing food, boxes, supplies, and equipment in appropriate locations.
Check in volunteers, provide shift orientation and wrap-up instructions, and provide responsive customer service throughout each shift.
Train volunteers on assigned tasks, the organization’s mission, safe work practices, and applicable packing and sanitation standards.
Maintain a positive, organized, and engaging volunteer experience while reinforcing workplace safety, sanitation, and food handling expectations.
Maintain safe, clean, and organized warehouse and volunteer work areas in accordance with Feeding America, American Institute of Baking (AIB), and Food Bank of the Rockies standards.
Complete daily setup, housekeeping, end-of-shift breakdown, and close-of-business procedures, including securing operational areas.
Collaborate across departments to support consistent procedures, operational efficiency, and positive experiences for volunteers, community partners, and team members.
Participate in cross-training and ongoing learning to strengthen operational versatility and provide coverage during staff absences, peak workloads, special events, and changing operational needs.
Demonstrate trust, collaboration, customer-centric focus, and accountability in daily work.