Warehouse Selector

Feeding Westchester Inc.•Elmsford, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Feeding Westchester is looking for people with the passion, courage, and creativity to create meaningful change in the lives of others. As a member of the Feeding America network of food banks and Westchester County’s leading hunger relief organization, we moved nearly 22 million pounds of food to agencies and partners across Westchester County, including food pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers, and schools last fiscal year. We supplied 17 million meals to children, families, and seniors, mobilized 11,000 volunteers, and raised over $17 million in donations and government support to help end hunger. Feeding Westchester's mission is to nourish our neighbors in the fight against hunger. As the heart of a network of more than 200 partners, we source and distribute food, and other resources, to communities across Westchester. We envision a community where all people have access to the food they need today, and the fundamental resources to build a better tomorrow. The Warehouse Selector will perform general distribution center duties and assist in the inventory and distribution of all products, incoming and outgoing products received and distributed from the facility. This includes the physical handling of product, rotation of stock, inspection of boxes and operation of material handling equipment. The Warehouse Selector will also assist in the maintenance of the distribution center as stipulated by safety and sanitation guidelines. Repack and sorting operations in the distribution center requires a great deal of attention to detail as well as the ability to interact with volunteers. This position requires accurate record keeping and extensive interaction with the public and with other staff members.

Requirements

High school diploma/G.E.D., or one to three years related experience.
Minimum of three (3) years related experience in a warehouse, retail, wholesale, or food service setting.
Demonstrated sensitivity in interest in hunger or related social issues, with a strong commitment to equity and inclusivity
Proven success in building and maintaining effective, collaborative working partnerships, ability to take initiative and work well independently and as a team.
Demonstrate full adherence to the handbook and all policies and procedures related to compliance.
Must be proficient in latest software and technology.
The ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
Extremely organized, detail oriented and able to keep accurate records for tracking and reporting.
Problem solving to identify solutions and meet and enhance organizational mission.
Maintain valid food safety certification (Feeding Westchester class available).
Maintain valid forklift certification (Feeding Westchester class available).

Responsibilities

Responsible for accurately selecting and staging product orders for delivery or pick up.
Responsible for staging dry, refrigerated and frozen orders for distribution to member agencies.
Responsible for keeping accurate daily records/receipts of orders selected and product received.
Responsible for inspecting food items at each stage to ensure viability and safety.
Assist agencies picking up orders, helping load items when available, and completing necessary paperwork.
Assists other staff members in the receiving process by occasionally unloading trucks, or putting inventory away according to our warehouse management system.
Responsible for moving and replenishing inventory levels within pick locations.
Assist in monthly and year-end inventory, and participate in cycle counts daily.
Inspect, unload, and record incoming trucks as required.
Assist with product deliveries and pickups.
Label all stock in accordance with inventory control procedures.
Maintain proper storage separation of food and non-food items.
Ensure consistent application of "first-in, first-out" rule.
Ensure proper stacking of all products, stock storage spaces, rearrange and restack products.
Continuously check inventory for expiration dates, any signs of contamination, or other signs of unsafe storage.
Ensure, through continuous monitoring, and reporting procedures, that all Feeding Westchester standards are met in accordance with: Feeding Westchester SOP's.
Follow lock-up procedures, making sure lights are off and all doors secured in the distribution center.
Complete all assignments in such a way as to maintain the integrity of products through proper inspection, handling and storage procedures in accordance with Safe Food Handling guidelines.
Maintain clean and orderly distribution center, assist in daily, weekly, monthly sanitation schedules, and other general duties.
Must use all equipment properly and carefully, ensuring safety, reporting all functional inadequacies to the Supervisor in a timely manner.
Must ensure that all equipment is properly put away in the designated places daily.
Perform miscellaneous tasks in support of management as required.
Provide information to agencies as needed.
Participate in the implementation of Sanitation Guidelines and Standards.
Advise management of the need for repairs of facility and equipment.
Advise management of any safety or sanitation concerns.
Maintain distribution area stocked with perishables and frozen products available for distribution.
Assists drivers in identifying pallets to load and assisting in the loading of outbound fleet.
Embody and promote Feeding Westchester mission and values consistently.
Communicate suggestions, ideas, improvements and other constructive feedback to management.
Must be flexible and willing to support cross-departmental needs, stepping in to assist other teams and functions when and where help is needed.