Warehouse Receiving Associate Hours: 10:30am-7:00pm

Gleaners Food Bank Of I•Indianapolis, IN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Receiving Associate predominantly receives product across Gleaners’ dry, cooler, and freezer areas. The role includes loading and unloading shipments, putting away finished production inventory, ensuring smooth receipt of product, and conducting inventory counts. The associate works with other staff to maintain warehouse standards for AIB and janitorial needs. The role’s duties support Gleaners’ mission to be a leader in the fight against hunger. The associate operates powered and manual warehouse equipment, records incoming product and submits paperwork, stores product safely, and performs related warehouse functions such as preparing product for distribution and fulfilling orders. The position requires adherence to food-safety requirements and the ability to work safely and accurately, often with minimal supervision. The schedule is listed as 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m., with flexibility to work shifts, overtime, and weekends as required. The work takes place in a warehouse and distribution environment, including refrigerated and freezer areas. It involves physical handling of product, operation of warehouse machinery and equipment, and some exposure to outdoor conditions and office settings.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Knowledge and experience performing warehouse functions, including safety procedures, product receipt, put-away, replenishment, inventory, order fulfillment, and shipment.
Ability to read, write, and understand instructions.
Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with staff members, agencies, volunteers, and donors.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to count accurately and maintain accurate records.
Understanding of warehouse inventory.
Ability to identify good versus bad produce.
Ability to be accountable and meet deadlines consistently.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to follow instructions with exacting attention to detail and 100% compliance.
Ability to stand for long periods, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds regularly and push or pull 2,000 pounds of product using a manual and/or electric pallet jack.
Ability to communicate clearly and operate machine, mechanical, and electrical equipment.
Ability to work well with others and independently.
Flexibility to work shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

Prior customer service experience is desired.
Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification and experience preferred, or ability to become certified.

Responsibilities

Operate powered and manual warehouse equipment according to Gleaners and OSHA guidelines.
Accurately record received product, submit paperwork, and store product safely in the warehouse.
Receive product, including loading and unloading semis and box trucks.
Prepare product for distribution, including wrapping pallets and labeling orders, and fulfill orders by case and pallet quantities.
Put away finished production inventory and perform inventory counts.
Take direction from multiple sources and change tasks or job assignments based on daily warehouse needs.
Work safely and accurately with minimal supervision.
Comply with food-safety guidelines and applicable requirements from GFB, Feeding America, AIB, USDA, ISDH, and other applicable processes or regulations for safe and sanitary production and storage.
Work with other staff to achieve warehouse standards for AIB and janitorial needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and other supplemental insurance.
14 paid holidays, 3 paid sick leave days, federal holidays, 2 volunteer days, and a birthday benefit.
Learning and development opportunities.
Company-paid vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, and $50,000 life AD&D coverage.
Paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Maternal, parental, and caregiver leave.
On-site gym.
Wellness programs.
403(b) plan with up to 4% match.
Monthly attendance bonus.
Opportunity to earn up to 10% incentive pay.
Apparel allowance.