Feeding Westchester Inc. is hiring: Warehouse Selector in Elmsford

THE ORGANIZATION

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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Product Selection

• 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.

Inventory

• 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.

Equipment and Sanitation

• 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.

Other Functions

• 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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications: 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.

Required Knowledge/Skills:

• 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).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, and set-up a variety of promotional materials including electronics, materials in boxes, and table top screens (weighing up to 50 pounds).
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, metal carts, etc.
• Ability to maneuver heavy loads (50 to 2,000 pounds) on a pallet jack on and off truck ramp.
• Ability to climb ladders and carry up to 70 pounds up and down.
• Ability to pack, unpack and put away various materials.
• Prolonged standing, walking and bending in addition to sitting in front of a computer.
• Ability to give regular communications in person, writing, by email and by phone.
• Ability to travel independently in the daytime and evening to regional and national destinations.
• Ability to load and unload pallets and carts in all outdoors weather conditions.
• Ability to access all work sites of the agency.
• Ability to work in below 0°ree;F temperatures for short periods of time.

Working Conditions

• Working inside a warehouse environment.
• Working outside in all weather conditions in all Westchester communities.
• Travel throughout the Feeding Westchester service area.
• Ability to work irregular or extended hours.
  
• Working in commercial freezer/cooler ranging from -10°ree;F to 45°ree;F.
  
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• ABOUT US: Feeding Westchester provides a competitive benefits package including paid time off, Medical/Dental/Vision coverages, 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer contribution, company-paid Life and LTD insurances, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and other ancillary benefits. Feeding Westchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services or any other category protected by law. Feeding Westchester is committed to continually working to ensure we have an equitable and inclusive environment in place to support our diverse team. We strive to create professional growth paths for all who want them and a just culture that will support both internal collaboration and the work we do for our local community.
  
  SALARY : $23/hour