Receiving Team Member

Feeding San Diego•San Diego, CA

7d•$20 - $23

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Receiving Manager, the Receiving Team Member provides operational support in the safe distribution of food to those facing hunger in San Diego. This includes receiving scheduled loads, pickups, local drop-offs, well as assisting the Receiving Manager in administering various receiving duties, record keeping and information management for all receiving food and non-food items. These tasks are to be completed following all personal safety and food safety regulations. The Receiving Team Member may be required to complete other tasks as assigned by the Receiving Manager in support of Feeding San Diego’s mission.

Requirements

Previous experience in inventory and/or warehouse environment
Current experience using a stand-up forklift/Pacer
General nonprofit organizational practices, food storage processes, record keeping and filing systems, basic mathematical functions.
Operate a Stand-up forklift, pallet jack, scissor lift, and dolly safely
Perform tasks in Microsoft Word and Excel at an intermediate level
Communicate orally and verbally in English
Organize work for others
Learn new technology
Show integrity to complete tasks according to standard operating procedures with little supervision
Work with others who are from diverse backgrounds and have differing opinions
Sense and abate safety hazards
Must have reliable transportation and possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, including proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage and insurability under the Agency’s insurance carrier standards.
Must be able to obtain and keep a forklift and electric pallet jack certification. Training will be provided.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED
2 years of experience working in a warehouse environment including shipping/receiving, material handling, multi-tasking, and the preparation and maintenance of reports and records
Food handler’s safety certificate
Success using an inventory system
Any combination of educational and work experience that would be equivalent to the preferred education/experience would qualify for consideration of this position.

Responsibilities

Unload trucks using a stand-up forklift/pallet jack, while utilizing strict adherence to receiving SOPs.
Weigh and/or conduct accurate case counts for all incoming products using a forklift/pallet jack, floor scale and calculator.
Accurately enter live data in Ceres software during the unload process.
Complete receiving process and paperwork to ensure food safety of product and accurate calculations of quantity received.
Safely storing away and scanning pallets into storage racking.
Scanning and uploading documents in Ceres software, associated websites, and/or via email.
Accurately perform receiving functions in Ceres software related to receiving based on SOPs.
Help to establish a continuously food safe warehouse by ensuring that all processes are maintained based on cleaning standards.
Perform general cleaning tasks assigned by cleaning schedules and SOPs.
Provide operational support to volunteer staff by stocking the volunteer area with products.
Perform daily inspection of equipment (forklifts, scissor lift, and pallet jacks) based on check sheet.
Other duties as assigned by the Receiving Manager.

Benefits

Employer sponsored healthcare benefits at platinum level for medical
401K retirement plan with company matching
Flexible work environment
Attractive, welcoming office
Supportive time off policies including vacation, sick, & company holidays; accrue 15 days of PTO in first year
Learning & development and recognition programs
Your work has a real purpose and will help change lives in San Diego County.
Supportive and engaged Board of Directors
You’ll be part of a fun, supportive team that works hard and celebrates accomplishments together.
We live by our core values: Agility, Stewardship, Collaboration, Environment, Nutrition & Dignity.
100% of our workforce believes in our mission and vision
Commitment to Sustainability – We prioritize food rescue to feed people not landfills. Food waste goes to local hog farms.