Receiving and Inventory Coordinator
Position: Receiving and Inventory Coordinator
Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Department: Distribution
Oversees: N/A
Work from Home Eligibility: Not Eligible
Qualifications:
The ideal Receiving and Inventory Coordinator for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank understands and is passionate about the organization’s mission to provide nutritious food and grocery products to those in need in our 16-county service area. This individual will be a vital component of the Distribution team distributing over 8.5 million meals annually. The ability to work in a fast-paced and progressive environment will be key to success in this role.
A passion for social justice and compassion for others are keys to being a staff member at the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. The Northeast Iowa Food Bank strives to work as a unified team to close the Meal Gap in northeast Iowa, to this end the Receiving and Inventory Coordinator will need to be capable of working as a team, as well as being a self-starter. In addition, maintaining a positive outlook will play a large role in being a motivator and encourager for the community, clients, and staff members alike.
About the Job:
- Coordinate the receipt and storage of all donated products, purchased products and USDA products.
- Utilize warehouse management software to guide decisions such as making recommendations regarding food movement to those responsible for distribution.
- Responsible for unloading all incoming products with different warehouse equipment; including but not limited to a forklift, pallet jack, and clamp machine.
- Ability to learn and navigate numerous technology channels (email, inventory system, slack, scanners, etc.).
- Collaborate with the Inventory Control Manager to maintain accurate inventory, cycle counting, time and temperature control for food safety and allergen control.
- Store all products abiding by NEIFB’s Food Safety policies, Feeding America Regulation and AIB food safety guidelines and in accord with all cities, state and federal regulations.
- Ability to remain organized and calm under stressful situations.
- Safe handling of all warehouse equipment including but not limited to pallet jacks, dollies, and forklifts.
- Provide support to all areas of warehouse operations including order fulfillment, food rescue receiving, and product sort.
- Greet, train and supervise volunteers as well as share the mission of the NEIFB; provide general guidance on projects; assure proper training of volunteers to include specific jobs and safety concerns. Communicate frequently with volunteers to ensure they are satisfied and appropriately placed.
- In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, NEIFB is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all its employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet food bank needs.
Specifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in an affiliated field or 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of educations and experience
- Valid Iowa Driver’s License
- Skills and experience related to inventory, database systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of warehouse operations, practices, procedures and standards
- Ability to safely operate Pallet Jacks, Forklifts, and additional warehouse equipment
- Forklift Certification required within 90 days of employment
- Ability to work independently and with staff to achieve objectives
- Ability to multitask, delegate, and adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to perform physical labor as necessary (stand/walk/move for long periods of time, lift up to 50 pounds, work with warehouse equipment)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to follow all food safety policies required by NEIFB
- Ability to perform basic mathematical functions
- Ability to work in hot to cold environments, including warehouse, cooler and freezer
- Ability to work nights and weekends as required
- Ability to be certified in SERV Safe Manager Level
- Valid Iowa Driver’s License
- Forklift certification
- Current SERV Safe Manager certification
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position operates in both a typical office environment as well as in the warehouse and requires use of a computer and other office equipment, such as phones, calculators, computer printers and copy machines and the ability to operate manual and automatic pallet jacks, pallet wrapping machines, cardboard baler, and cleaning equipment. This position also requires nights and weekends so the ability to arrange transportation is a necessity.
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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The position operates primarily in a clean/sort room and warehouse setting within the Food Bank. Ability to communicate in a clear speaking voice in person, before large groups and over the phone. Ability to interpret instructions and questions when asked. Ability to access transportation to travel to local events and meetings with external parties. The person in this position must be able to move pallets of food using pallet jacks, stay on their feet for up to four hours at a time, and work in the cooler and freezer. Occasionally, it may be required to respond to organizational needs outside of normal working hours. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
NEIFB Bank Core Values NEIFB Core Focus
- Attitude of Helpfulness Our Purpose:
- Confidently Humble Collaborate + Educate + Advocate = Feed the Food Insecure
- Clear Communication
- Empathetic to the Community
- Solution Centered Our 10-year target:
- Striving for Excellence Every Meal. Every Day. Everyone.
Northeast Iowa Food Bank hereby affirms it is an equal opportunity employer, offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender expression or identity, pregnancy, leave status, genetic information or age and provides Equal Employment Opportunity to handicapped individuals, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. Further, the Northeast Iowa Food Bank is an equal opportunity provider
Type of Employment: Full-Time
