Loss Prevention Associate

at  Houston Food Bank

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Loss Prevention Associate, under the leadership of the Loss Prevention Manager or senior leadership, will support the Houston Food Bank’s loss prevention efforts to safeguard assets, prevent and minimize theft, and reduce shortages and fraud. This position will be responsible for conducting audits and investigations of employee activity and maintaining reports of observations and incidents.
Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma from an accredited school or general education development (GED) certificate
• 3+ years’ experience preferably in the manufacturing and/or warehousing industry
• 3 years minimum experience in loss prevention, or security, is preferred

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to prepare reports and documentation.
• Ability to work with a diverse population and general public
• Provide excellent customer service
• Must be able to read and write detailed reports in English
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Flexible, adaptable, and can act quickly with little or no supervision
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Awareness of safety/risk management procedures
• Ability to operate security cameras, download security footage and preserve evidence.
• Experience operating with strict confidentiality and handling sensitive information.
• Ability to safely drive a golf cart, and place and remove safety cones.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required on a daily basis to communicate, and remain in a standing or seated position for a significant amount of the workday. Employees are regularly required to move about the office and around the facility, use hands, wrists and fingers to grip, type, and write. The employee will need to have the average ability to hear horns, warnings, and alerts associated with a warehouse. The employee is occasionally required to travel to other sites for business. The employee may occasionally be required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to secure and open all property gates and doors in accordance with hours of operations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.