Warehouse Associate Job at Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles

Description:

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Union Rescue Mission (URM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. We are dedicated to serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and providing comprehensive emergency and long-term services to help them escape the dangerous streets of Skid Row. Established in 1891, URM is now one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and the oldest in Los Angeles. Join us at Union Rescue Mission as we bring hope and share the compassion of Christ to those devastated by homelessness.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Warehouse Associate assists with the coordination of all incoming and outgoing shipments, including documentation, and associated material handling duties. In addition, this position performs various tasks, usually clerical in nature, related to inventory and warehousing and assisting on routes to pick up donations.

CORE WORK PRINCIPLE:

Colossians 3:23 is the foundation of URM’s standard for employment, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.” The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a humble heart attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives without any ulterior motives or agendas.

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Process incoming and outgoing goods.
• Responsible for preparing items for distribution, including labeling, pulling products, palletizing items, shrink wrapping, loading/unloading to/from delivery trucks.
• Responsible for verifying and keeping records of incoming and outgoing shipments; and verifying information against bills of lading, packing slips, donation receipts, orders, logs, or other records.
• Responsible for checking all deliveries/packages and ensuring they are distributed appropriately.
• Perform inventory and maintain accurate counts of assorted items in the warehouse.
• Move items to appropriate storage areas.
• Assist drivers on large pick-ups as needed.
• Available to work at any warehouse or logistic area as needed and directed by Senior Logistics Manager.
• Maintain the storage area clean and orderly.
• Conduct other tasks and projects as assigned by the Distribution Center Manager.
• Commitment to URM (Union Rescue Mission) mission, vision, and core values.
• Encourage guests in their faith and growth in Jesus Christ.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
• Must be able to walk around the warehouse, climb ladders, lift, move items, and operate warehouse equipment most of each work day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lit, and ventilated.
• Noise levels are low to moderate.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION/ LICENSURES/ CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year of experience that is related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and be able to learn proprietary company software.
• Must have excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Must be in good physical shape to execute the physical demands of the job.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must possess the ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment.
• Must be certified to operate a pallet jack and a forklift.
• Must be able to work on Saturdays.