Receiving Associate

St Mary's Food Bank is currently seeking a Receiving Associate for our busy warehouse. Receiving Associates are responsible for the accurate and timely inputting of receiving data into the Ceres (ERP) system as it pertains to the flow of products entering the warehouse. This position requires a lot of attention to detail, record keeping, math skills, produce knowledge, and some leadership skills.

Position Responsibilities

1. Inspects, weighs, and labels all inbound products accurately.
2. Inputs all receiving information into Ceres (ERP) accurately for all inbound products.
3. Prepares donation receipt records and reports for internal audit on all inbound products.
4. Maintains quality assurance standards when inspecting all incoming product, identifying, and labeling FEFO pallets as needed.
5. Inspects inbound product and truck temperatures for refrigerated and frozen products, per standard operating procedures.
6. Works closely with Warehouse Leads & Supervisors to prioritize workload.
7. Conducts temperature audits throughout the day of the walk-in coolers & freezers and maintains records.
8. Identifies and requests new item & donor information for Ceres at the point of receipt.
9. Maintains and stays current with email account.
10. Identifies issues with purchase orders or USDA commodities and elevates concerns to Supervisor prior to the release of driver.
11. Assists in the unloading, scaling, order filling, and transferring of products as needed.
12. Relays information to Put-Away team after products are received.
13. Responsible for general housekeeping of the receiving area and maintaining records.
14. Responsible for installing (and retrieving) glad locks on outside carrier’s trailers.
15. Performs any other duties as assigned by management team.

Qualifications & Skills:

High School diploma or completed GED. Minimum of 1-year successful warehouse and data input experience. Sound understanding and application of Microsoft Office software and basic writing skills for a professional environment.

A successful candidate will be an enthusiastic self-starter with a strong attention to detail and math skills. Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize their workload are a necessity. Very communicative with the ability to give clear direction as well as work independently with minimal supervision. Preferably prior experience receiving in a warehouse environment, pallet jack or forklift certified, and working with perishable food items.

Pay starts at $18.75/hr. and $1 increase after 90 days

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package:
  • Competitive Pay, including:
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous employer match
    • Employee Referral Bonus Program
    • Tuition Assistance
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical and Insurance Coverage
    • An employee-only medical plan at no cost to you
    • 4 low-cost employee-only, spouse and/or family member medical plans
    • Vision and Dental coverage
    • Health Savings Account generously funded by the employer and Flexible Spending Account options
    • Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death & Accident Insurance at no cost to you.
    • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
    • Optional Pet Insurance and Legal Shield Identity Theft offering
  • Time Off
    • 15 PTO days, accrued bi-weekly, that increases with length of service
    • 40 hours of Personal/Sick time
    • 8 Company Paid Holidays

This is your chance to join a cohesive and welcoming team and make a difference in our Arizona communities. Join our Mission to alleviate hunger.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and salary requirements to: https://jobs.firstfoodbank.org/

St. Mary’s Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.