Warehouse & Administrative Assistant

10700 E 45th Ave, Denver CO

Description

About Food Bank of the Rockies Founded in 1978, Food Bank of the Rockies was originally known as the Colorado Food Clearing House. Operating from a 900-square-foot schoolroom in Northwest Denver, the fledgling organization collected bread from a nearby Safeway store, our first food donor, and distributed it to Little Sisters of the Poor, our first partner agency. Today, Food Bank of the Rockies has extended its reach across Northern Colorado, providing food and supplies to more than 800 hunger-relief programs. Since 1978, Food Bank of the Rockies has provided more than 700 million meals for people in need. So far in 2021, through our direct service programs and partners, we have distributed over 66 million pounds of food, the equivalent of nearly 54 million meals annually or 226,000 meals every day to children, seniors, and families in need. Food Bank of the Rockies is a member of Feeding America and of Feeding Colorado, a consortium of the five food banks operating in Colorado. Food Bank of the Rockies has a staff of 180 employees at distribution centers in Denver, Wyoming, and the Western Slope. Summary: The Warehouse & Administrative Assistant is responsible for administrative data entry support in addition to assisting in warehouse functions such as storing, staging, and packing food products. This role works closely with our warehouse team and volunteers to complete daily product orders for our partner agencies. This role may help train and direct volunteer workers to accomplish work. Essential Functions: Data entry and maintenance in the operation system (Ceres) for the warehouse department. This includes administering notification, product orders, inventory list, filing) Assist other departments with administrative or warehouse functions as needed Store, stage, and pack food products Assist in pulling large delivery orders and verifying the accuracy Restock product as needed following specific food storage guidelines Monitor picking area, making sure that only designated people are present Assist in maintaining accurate inventory counts Assist in maintaining the warehouse in a neat, clean, and orderly manner Meet with volunteers and assist in training proper procedures for pulling product orders Follow and help reinforce safe work behaviors with volunteers Secure warehouse area at end of each shift and at end of the workday Maintain warehouse standards according to Feeding America and AIB standards Follow all safety guidelines and regulations Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Commitment to fulfilling the mission of Food Bank of the Rockies and representing the organization in a positive manner internally and externally Strong computer skills Able to interact with others in a diplomatic, courteous and positive manner; maintaining a professional demeanor and responding with urgency when necessary Must have strong problem solving, time management, organizational, multi-tasking, and critical thinking skills Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks and projects efficiently while meeting deadlines and objectives Exercise cultural competency, including race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and disability among other areas Show strong teambuilding and interpersonal skills Work Environment: Standing and walking throughout the shift; sitting for long periods Using office equipment such as computer, mouse, keyboard, printer Use of heavy equipment on a daily basis including forklift, stand up/sit down lift truck, step up pallet jack, and automatic pallet jack Ability to push and pull up to 2,000 lb. pallets with a manual pallet jack Regularly lift more than 50 pounds Warehouse environment, temperatures may vary (hot/cold); primarily cold Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, crouch or crawl, talk or hear Use specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus Required Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required Prior experience working in a warehouse/manufacturing environment preferred Forklift certification preferred Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and Outlook and warehouse management systems a plus Expected Hours of Work: This role is considered full-time working approximately 40 hours per week and is eligible for overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek. There are possible early evenings and occasional short-shift on Saturday if needed. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) retirement Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Volunteer Hours