Seasonal Warehouse Technician (Oct thru Feb)

Job Description

Job Description

Summary : This position plays a vital role in our mission to fight hunger by ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of warehouse activities.

You will help safeguard the safe storage and fair distribution of nourishing food to families, individuals, and partner agencies in need.

Additionally, you’ll contribute by supporting pantry deliveries and pickups, making a direct impact on our community's well-being.

FLSA Classification : Non-exempt; hourly

Pay Range : $17.00-18.00 per hour

Spanish Bilingual differential : $0.75 per hour (as eligible)

Position Type : Contract; Full-time, 40 hours per week, starting in October 2024 and anticipated through February 2025.

Work Schedule : Mon-Fri; 8 : 00a-4 : 30p with the ability to flex hours to accommodate business needs including occasional weekend hours.

Location : Main Administration - 5706 Wright Dr. Loveland, CO 80538

Remote Eligibility : This position is not eligible to work from home.

Reports To : Operations Manager

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

• A deep understanding of the various organizations dedicated to fighting hunger and providing essential services to individuals and families in Larimer County.
• Certification in forklift and electric pallet jack operation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Ceres and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in warehouse operations, contributing to the seamless flow of goods that make a difference in people’s lives.
• Skilled in operating a 26’ box truck, ensuring the safe and timely delivery of resources to those in need.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities associated with the job.

Other job-related duties may be assigned.

WAREHOUSE SUPPORT (95%)

• Responsible for order pulling, invoicing through CERES software, loading, and delivering products as needed.
• Provide support and backup to the Operations team when necessary.
• Maintain warehouse inventory and work with the operations team to reduce food waste and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Accept incoming donations following proper procedures, ensuring they are coded, inspected for food safety, and donor receipts are created as required.
• Assist in the preparation and support of onsite and offsite special events and distributions as assigned.
• Safely operate forklifts and electric / manual pallet jacks to move, organize, and store products efficiently.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks throughout the warehouse, including completing Master Sanitation forms to ensure food safety, FIFO, pest control, and cleanliness.

GENERAL (5%)

• Maintain adherence to FBLC safety, OSHA, and food safety standards, prioritizing safety for oneself and others, including when operating company equipment or vehicles.
• When representing the organization in local, state, and regional collaborations, take care to embody organizational values.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to diverse viewpoints, including those shaped by different generations and cultures, while delivering exceptional customer service through kindness and engagement in all stakeholder interactions.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES : The Seasonal Warehouse Technician must have attention to detail for accurate inventory and food safety compliance, proficiency with warehouse equipment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively while delivering excellent customer service.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE : High School Diploma or equivalent required, along with prior warehouse experience. Must hold a current forklift certification or be willing to obtain certification, which will be provided by the organization.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS :

• Successful completion of all pre-screening requirements.
• 21+ years of age and possession of a valid U.S. Driver's License with a good driving record, as confirmed through an MVR check.

LANGUAGE SKILLS & ABILITY : Proficiency in English required, bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.

COMPUTER SKILLS :

• Prefer experience with Inventory and Project Management systems, especially Microsoft Navision Ceres 2009.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and online technologies is essential.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : This position has no direct reports but may support the coordination of volunteers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Primarily works in a warehouse setting with occasional outdoor exposure to various elements like cold, heat, and rain with occasional visits to partner and / or community locations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear with or without aid, walk for short or extended periods of time, stand for short or extended periods of time, sit for short and extended periods of time, kneel, crouch, crawl, stoop, bend repeatedly, pull, reach above the shoulder with hands and arms, regularly use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel, pull, climb stairs or ladders, step up and down at least 29 inches, balance, write, count, read, analyze, alphabetize, and frequently lift and / or move objects up to 25 lbs.

occasionally lift and / or move objects up to 55 lbs., frequently push or pull objects up to 75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL : Local travel between the 3 organizational sites is the primary expectation during business hours. Mileage reimbursement is provided for work-related travel.

Note : In instances of a federal, state, or locally declared emergency, Food Bank for Larimer County is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder;

all employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.