Warehouse Operations Clerk

POSITION: Warehouse Operations Clerk

SUPERVISOR: Operations Manager

STATUS: Hourly/Non-Exempt

PAY RANGE: $17.50 - $18.25 Hourly

LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK

The mission of the Food Bank is to mobilize resources to fight hunger in our community. To fulfill our mission, we source and acquire nutritious food and other products and distribute them to people experiencing nutrition insecurity through our partner agency network and directly through programs; energize the community to get involved and support hunger relief; and conduct hunger and nutrition education and awareness campaigns and advocate for public policies that benefit the people we serve. Food Bank employees are hired because of their unique skills, diverse perspective, and their commitment to our mission. This means that each of us, working together, will do all that we can to fulfill our vision that no one goes hungry in Los Angeles County. Our core values include: Respect, Stewardship & Accountability, Collaboration, Urgency, Service, Integrity and Diversity. Our organization is committed to maintaining a positive and engaging workplace for all employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Warehouse Operations Clerk is responsible for Warehouse/Operations documents, files, and reports, working with the Operations Manager, Production Supervisors, and the Director of Operations & Inventory Control to ensure all the clerical duties of the warehouse and FRP, including inputting orders, filing, and answering phones are handled expeditiously.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Warehouse Order Support: Print out daily picking list and separate cooler/freezer. File all picking lists by time and day. Prepare daily log sheet of agencies that pick up orders. Keep a log on which orders were picked by which warehouse staff, time it took to pull orders and how many orders each staff member pulled daily. Maintain inventory, order pulling, weights, and trash records. Update records after every inward and outward movement of goods and submits weekly/ monthly reports to management. Notifies departments of shipping or receiving schedules and of any operations problems. Assist staff in creating a system for responding to requests for warehousing information. Confirm completion of orders and compliance with specified details. Prepares shipping reports, transfer sheets, destruction tags, and invoices for FRP. Prepares invoices for shipments to other food banks.

Clerical Duties: Maintain office supplies on hand and ensure timely replenishment. Work with staff to fulfill equipment and supplies requests from other departments, such as paper, water, meeting room supplies, etc. Prepare all check requests on warehouse purchase orders, ensuring correctness of invoice including verifying that all items have been received and that the amount is correct. Answer phones in the warehouse office and record messages as necessary. Coordinate between the office, warehousing and operations activities. Communicate with all concerned personnel. Maintain vacation and attendance calendars for warehouses. Files all destruction tags by month and day. Prepares daily activity sheet for Gleaning Room and FRP.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) environment is highly desired. Some experience with reporting systems, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP).

• Good numeracy skills (will test); must possess a methodical approach to work.

• Good analytical and interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to provide clear and concise instructions, both verbally and written.

• Proficient computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office suite and Google suite

• A high degree of integrity and attention to detail in all job functions.

• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the workforce.

• Good eye-hand coordination for data entry, filing, etc.

• May be scheduled to work at either facility in Los Angeles, CA, or the City of Industry, CA. May need to commute between Food Bank facilities in Los Angeles, CA, or the City of Industry, CA

• Passion for the Food Bank’s mission and commitment to the seven values of the organization: respect, stewardship & accountability, collaboration, urgency, service, integrity, and diversity.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical: Employee HMO coverage as little as $10 per paycheck and access to Nonstop Health funds

• Dental: Employee HMO coverage available at no cost

• Vision: Comprehensive vision insurance with generous allowances for examinations and material costs

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

• Optional Long-Term Care Insurance

• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with expanded Mental Health

• Employee recognition programs

• Growth & career development support for professional certifications and additional training resources

• Vacation: Two weeks annually for the first three years

• Holiday: Nine paid holidays; eligible upon date of hire

• Sick Leave Time available

As a part of the Food Bank’s pre-employment screening process, all potential employees are subject to a Criminal Background Check.

In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all of its employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is proud to be an “Equal Opportunity Employer.” Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. The Food Bank fosters an organizational culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, and serve in a rapidly changing world. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.