Distribution Center Associate at City Harvest Inc

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

50000.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Warehouse Administration, Material Handling Equipment Operation, Loading And Unloading, Shipping And Receiving, Inventory Management, FEFO Guidelines, Equipment Inspection, Warehouse Sanitation, Inventory Reconciliation, AIB Standards Adherence, OSHA Standards Adherence, Stand On Pallet Jack Operation, Sit-Down Forklift Operation, Reach Truck Operation, Customer Service, Office 365 Proficiency

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

ABOUT CITY HARVEST: City Harvest is New York’s first and largest food rescue organization, helping to feed millions of New Yorkers who struggle to put meals on their tables. During our 40 years serving New Yorkers in need, we have rescued more than one billion pounds of fresh, nutritious food and delivered it free of charge to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, community partners, and our own Mobile Markets across the five boroughs. This year, we will rescue and distribute more than 86 million pounds of nutritious food to our neighbors in need. City Harvest works alongside our community partners to boost community capacity, expand nutrition education, and strengthen local food systems. Since our founding in 1982, City Harvest has always been there to feed our city one day, one meal, one New Yorker at a time. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Distribution Center Associate is responsible for providing warehouse administrative support and supporting warehouse needs as laid out by Warehouse Management. The Distribution Center Associate will support by moving, storing, documenting product and systematically processing repacks with use of material handling equipment as directed. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provide strong administration support in line with warehouse needs, complete daily deadlines and critical reports * Load and unload trucks/pull and put away product as directed. Ship and receive product based on customer orders efficiently and accurately. * Conduct inspection of goods for damages, report and document findings. Reports accurate reconcile of delivery with shipper’s Bill of Lading. * Ensure that product is stored in appropriate areas of the facility. Manage inventory based on FEFO (first expire-first out) guidelines when applicable. Maintain warehouse equipment and document daily pre and post inspections. * Maintain warehouse sanitation. Perform routine warehouse maintenance. Clean warehouse and grounds as directed. * Ensure accurate warehouse inventory, reconcile discrepancies and update systems * Adhere to all AIB and OSHA standards Requirements: * High school diploma or equivalency required * 2-4 years warehouse experience required * Prior warehouse experience within the food industry preferred * Experience with inventory management software required * Familiarity with handheld scanning systems and WMS systems * Efficient in office 365 * Ability to operate a stand on pallet jack and sit-down forklift * Proficient in operating a reach truck required * Strong customer service skills * Work schedule will vary week to week, some days will require 10 hours to complete repack tasks. Some Saturdays will be mandatory. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: * Ability to lift 50+ lbs. * Regularly required to speak clearly and hear the spoken word well. * Regularly required to physically operate routine equipment, such computers, calculator, etc. * Regularly required to work irregular hours * Regularly required to utilize near vision ability to read data and documents, including spreadsheets and reports, in printed form and on computer screens. * Regularly required to move fingers, wrist, arms, legs and feet in a repetitive manner as necessary to operate tools and equipment. At City Harvest, we enjoy working in a team-based environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace. City Harvest is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Responsibilities

The Distribution Center Associate supports warehouse operations by providing administrative assistance and physically handling products, including moving, storing, documenting, and processing repacks using material handling equipment as directed by the Warehouse Manager. Key duties involve loading/unloading trucks, shipping/receiving product accurately, inspecting goods for damage, reconciling deliveries, and managing inventory according to FEFO guidelines.