Partner Dock Lead at Food Bank of the Rockies

Aurora, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Aug, 26

Salary

21.25

Posted On

16 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Warehouse Management, Inventory Control, Forklift Operation, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Time Management, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Office Suite, Warehouse Management Systems, Volunteer Coordination, Food Safety, Logistics Coordination, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Organizational Skills

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Position Title: Partner Dock Lead Classification: Non-Exempt Reports To: Ops Manager – Inventory and Dock Ops Location: Aurora Compensation: $21.25 Hourly Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4.5% company match plus potential additional matching based on tenure, PTO, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid utility days As the food bank with the largest service area in the contiguous United States, Food Bank of the Rockies is passionate about ensuring every community member has the resources they need to thrive. Supporting our Colorado and Wyoming communities begins with passionate, mission-driven individuals. The Partner Dock Lead is responsible for the proper execution of tasks and processes relating to partner order pickups and the proper function of the Fresh Food Center. Additionally, organizing and leading the partner dock team and processes in alignment with departmental expectations and collaborating with the various departments in operations and programs. The Food Bank’s team is dedicated to creating an efficient food distribution network to reduce and help end hunger across the state. Staff are committed to embodying the Food Bank’s organizational values and mission in all activities. If you are looking for a mission-focused organization where innovation and teamwork are encouraged and new ideas are valued, then this is an ideal position for you. The mission of Food Bank of the Rockies is to ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger. We provide food and necessities to people in need through signature programs and by teaming up with hundreds of Hunger Relief Partners to serve communities across Colorado and Wyoming. We believe that for a community to thrive, every person must have the resources they need to flourish, and we strive to provide proper nourishment for every neighbor. Primary Responsibilities: * Organize and stage finished pulled orders by pallet counts, pick-up times, and assign each agency a dock door per time slot * Load agency orders * Maintain proper customer service with all agencies * Monitor and maintain partner dock operations processes and procedures * Ensure maximum and accurate inventory is available for the Fresh Food Center. * Maintain accurate inventory weigh-ups. * Responsible for coordinating and training volunteers on the agency dock * Execute proper trash and recycling protocols as established * Perform proper consolidation and rotation of all food and non-food items * Assist with physical inventory of products and expiration dates to ensure food safety * Monitor all refrigerated and dry food products to ensure freshness * Communicate any equipment maintenance needs * Maintain cleanliness in and around the partner dock Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Ability to represent Food Bank of the Rockies with professional poise and work effectively with a wide range of constituents * Demonstrates compassion and sensitivity to vulnerable populations * Excellent organizational, time management and follow-through skills * Self-directed and results-oriented * Proactive and independent problem solver * Exercise independent judgment, think critically and strategically, collaborate with others and follow through to execute projects and program requirements * Strong customer service orientation * Ability to communicate persuasively and articulately both verbally and in writing Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Standing for long periods, walking intermittently * Indoor office environment, occasionally; outdoor work environment frequently * Exposure to warehouse environment: extreme cold and varying warm temperatures, occasional indoor office environment, temperature-controlled * Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds * Frequently operating a forklift Required Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent required * Minimum 1 - 3 years' warehouse experience * Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Warehouse Management Systems preferred 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. Work schedules vary each week and consist of weekdays, evening and occasional Saturdays. A typical work week would consist of working Monday through Friday from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Compensation: $21.25 Hourly Benefits: At Food Bank of the Rockies, we provide a fulfilling workplace along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes: * Generous Paid Time Off: Flexible paid time off, including 10 paid holidays, sick leave, and opportunities for paid volunteer time. * Robust Retirement Plan: A 401(k) retirement plan with a 4.5% employer match, plus additional matching based on tenure for a total potential match of up to 8.5%, to support your long-term financial security. * Comprehensive Health Coverage: Competitive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans to support your meet your and your family’s needs. * Medical and Parental Leave: Leave time is offered through the Colorado-funded FAMLI (Family and Medical Leave Insurance) Program. * Bilingual Incentive: A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff, recognizing and rewarding your valuable language skills. To Apply: Apply online through www.foodbankrockies.org/careers [http://www.foodbankrockies.org/careers]. Applications will be accepted until May 11, 2026. Thinking about applying? True passion and excitement for making an impact are just as important as work experience. We encourage you to apply even if you feel you don't check every box in this posting. Food Bank of the Rockies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/D/V/SO. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in order to participate in the application or interview process. If you require any accommodation, please contact us at hr@foodbankrockies.org [hr@foodbankrockies.org] or 303-371-9250.

Responsibilities

The Partner Dock Lead manages the execution of partner order pickups and ensures the proper functioning of the Fresh Food Center. This includes staging orders, loading agencies, training volunteers, and maintaining accurate inventory and food safety standards.