Warehouse Projects Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Warehouse Projects Coordinator Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Warehouse Operations and Procurement

SUPERVISES: None        SALARY RANGE:  $20.00 - $23.00/Hour DOE 

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Simple IRA 

JOB SUMMARY:
The Warehouse Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting all aspects of volunteer projects within the warehouse. This position plans and schedules volunteer projects based on the organization’s needs, prepares volunteer work areas, coordinates project completion and inventory, supports and trains volunteers, and ensures completed projects are properly prepared, stored, and ready for the next step in the organization’s operations.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepares volunteer areas; works with Food Rescue Coordinator to identify projects and needed supplies for weekly volunteer shifts. 
• Maintains volunteer spaces and keeps them maintained to food safety standards and safety guidelines. 
• Ensures appropriate support and training for volunteers 
• Works with Volunteer Manager and Volunteer Coordinator to document and log volunteer data in the volunteer tracking system.
• Collects and manages feedback from all parties involved in volunteer activities; shares feedback with Volunteer Manager to acknowledge strengths, successes and to make improvements for future volunteer activities
• Ensures that all stock and inventory items are maintained in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, standards and program guidelines – executes physical count
• Ensures the proper maintenance and recording of inventory levels for food and nonfood items 
• Handles food according to safe food handling practices and ensure volunteers follow food safety guidelines 
• Works with Inventory Coordinator for Kitting runs
• Works with Drivers for delivery requirements needed
• Collects and manages feedback from all parties involved in volunteer activities; shares feedback with staff to acknowledge strengths, successes and to make improvements for future volunteer activities
• Maintains and safely operates all trucks and warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks; operates scales to weigh inventory items
• Ensures volunteer safety and reports unsafe conditions to appropriate leadership. 
• Assists in the maintenance and care of the facility and equipment; assists in the safety and sanitation of facilities and equipment through compliance with The Food Depot guidelines and any applicable local, state or federal laws or regulations
• Observes all local, state, and federal regulations in warehouse operations/vehicle transport
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests
• Complies with all The Food Depot policies, procedures and systems
• Performs related duties as required or assigned; assists other departments as requested; may work evenings and weekends, as needed
  

Qualifications 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience 
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of The Food Depot
• Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with coworkers, managers and customers; ability to effectively communicate problems and issues
• Excellent people skills
• Must be computer literate.  Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel

• Commitment to accuracy and thoroughness

Employment Requirements

• Negative Pre-employment Drug Screening
• Clean Driving Record – New Mexico Driver’s License
• Successful Completion of forklift and pallet jack training provided by The Food Depot

Physical Environment

• Primary work is in a warehouse environment  
• Must be able to get into a forklift and operate all of the controls
• Employee can be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• The employee must be able to load and unload items into and out of truck
• The employee must be able to operate forklift and pallet jacks
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts  
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Disclaimer

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give assignments. 

This position description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. 

I have read the above job description.  I meet the qualifications and can perform the duties as described.