Warehouse Coordinator

New York City NY

Description

FLSA: Non-Exempt/Overtime Eligible Benefits: Eligible Hours Per Week: 40/Full-time To apply, visit: Met Council is America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. Met Council’s ten different departments are staffed by experts who helped over 305,000 clients in 2020 and continuously advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our holistic programs range from 100% affordable housing at 20 locations to our award-winning family violence program to comprehensive Holocaust survivor assistance to senior programming to crisis intervention to the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of 101 food pantries, 20 affordable housing sites, and 15 JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York. Position Summary: The Warehouse Coordinator is responsible for assisting the warehouse manager in the successful and efficient operations of Met Council’s kosher food bank. The coordinator ensures the ins and outs of the warehouse operations are well organized and executed. The coordinator is also a partner to the warehouse manager in ensuring that staff, space, equipment, and food are all well managed as they are critical assets to our success. Principal Responsibilities: Assist warehouse manager by leading warehouse associates in daily operations Coordinate support for inbound and outbound deliveries, including overseeing the loading and unloading of incoming trailers, supporting inventory processes, placing product in correct locations Load and unload Met Council trucks, making sure agencies delivery addresses are correct and drivers have correct information and equipment to safely make deliveries Maintain awareness and knowledge of condition and location of fleet vehicles Ensure that inbound and outbound inventory procedures are followed, such as products being correct by count, brand, and that important dates & information are documented Expedite all daily orders to make sure all staff are using correct inventory Maintain maintenance schedule for equipment making sure all operational equipment are working perfectly Meet with warehouse management to coordinate warehouse activities, such as production, inventory operations, extermination, temperature logs, and any other important issues Train new personnel on warehouse operations Additional responsibilities as assigned Competencies: Ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written communication Exceptionally strong problem solving skills Detail oriented and able to juggle multiple, sometimes competing, tasks Adept with learning new systems and comfortable with inventory tracking technology Strong team player with a can-do attitude Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously Willingness to comply with established directives, policies and best practices Maintain a professional manner and appearance in the workplace Skills and Education: Must have experience managing teams and/or projects Equivalent work experience Ability to operate forklift effectively Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and comfort with inventory and warehouse management software Working knowledge of Kashruth preferred Special Requirements: Comfort working both in warehouse and in shared office space Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 (subject to certain exemptions) Physical Demands: Required Constantly: Walking, sitting, grasping, bending, stooping, squatting, computer input, finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Reaching above the shoulder, and lifting, pushing and pulling 5-50 pounds.