Warehouse Shipping Associate - 5:30 am – 2 pm

Gleaners Food Bank Of I•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana is the state’s largest hunger relief organization and one of the leading food banks in the Feeding America Network. In addition to vital hunger relief programs in our 21-county service area, we also operate Fresh Connect Central, a regional produce cooperative for Feeding America, serve as a contract reclamation site for Kroger Central Division, and are a staging site for FEMA disaster response. Hours: 5:30 am – 2 pm Position Purpose of Warehouse Shipping Associate (Picking): The Warehouse Associate will predominantly work wherever needed throughout the Distribution Center. Including tasks such as: load and unload shipments, put away finished Production inventory, fulfill orders from dry warehouse area, execute smooth receipt when receiving product, inventory, replenish product in pick bins, and order fulfillment with accuracy in all activity. The Warehouse Associate will work with other staff members and customers to include Freezer needs, Cooler needs and Janitorial needs daily. All responsibilities and duties will further Gleaners’ mission to be a leader in the fight against hunger.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
Ability to read, write and to understand instructions.
Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with all staff members, agencies, volunteers, and donors.
Ability to perform basic math functions, (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
Ability to count accurately and maintain accurate records.
Understands warehouse inventory.
Being able to identify good vs. bad produce.
Be accountable and meet deadlines on a consistent basis.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
Strong attention to detail
Works well with others and independently.
Demonstrated ability to discharge the Essential Functions of the position as set forth above.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in customer service is desired.
Knowledge and experience performing warehouse functions (safety procedures, put-away, replenishment, inventory, order-fulfillment and shipment, etc.) preferred.
Powered Industrial Truck (PIT, pallet jack, forklift, etc.) certification and experience preferred (or ability to be certified).

Responsibilities

Pick orders using a riding pallet jack and a scan gun.
Load outbound semis and box trucks.
Use a forklift to bring product down in the racking for the next days orders.
Perform various warehouse functions including: Replenishment, order-fulfillment (by both case and pallet quantities), prepare product for distribution (including wrapping pallets and labeling orders), and ship product to the endpoint destination.
Take direction as indicated by multiple sources: document, scanner or other instruction.
Keep your workstation clean.
Change tasks and assignments as the needs of our Distribution Center require.
Work safely and accurately with minimal supervision.
Operate PIT equipment according to Gleaners and OSHA guidelines.
Ensure compliance and adherence to all food safety guidelines according to GFB, Feeding America, AIB, USDA, ISDH and any other applicable processes or regulations for safe and sanitary production and storage of all products.
All other duties as assigned.