Warehouse Assistant, Inventory

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Warehouse Manager of the Vance North Necessities of Life Program (NOLP), oversee the ordering, storing, receiving, and distributing processes of the NOLP food stock.  Control the flow of supplies and equipment, tracking and analyzing inventory maintenance and develop protocols for loss prevention.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain daily records for invoices and shipments to identify which products need to be replenished.
• Design and implement an inventory tracking system for optimized inventory control procedures.
• Examine stock levels and supplies to determine shortages.
• Document daily shipments and deliveries to replenish inventory.
• Create detailed reports for adjustments, inventory operations, and stock levels.
• Evaluate new inventory, ensuring its readiness for distribution.
• Properly order new supplies avoiding excessive surplus or inefficiencies.
• Establish and maintain inventory levels for all NOLP stock items. Assure warehouse remains adequately stocked to facilitate filling of client grocery orders in a complete and timely manner.
• Work with Program Manager and Warehouse Manager to monitor inventory.
• Develop and maintain code date guidelines.
• Monitor quality control and quality improvement activities as it relates to the purchase of stock and provision of services, report discrepancies and/or problem areas to Program Manager for resolution.
• Deliver food and hygiene items to NOLP’s food pantry sites, including those managed by collaborative agencies.
• Unload site’s weekly food delivery and set up food preparation shelves.
• Distribute NOLP’s groceries to clients as needed.
• Organize, clean and maintain the warehouse, which includes stocking freezer, cooler and shelves and preparing client pre-bagged groceries.
• Drive a 5-ton truck to make deliveries and pickups.
• Create and close pick orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet contractual goals and objectives.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.

REQUIREMENTS:

Training and Experience:

High school or GED required. Experience driving 5-ton truck, using warehouse equipment- forklift, and pallet jack is required. Must demonstrate a history of a clean driving record.

Knowledge of:

Inventory logistics, supply chain management, and operations.  Retail food sales practices and procedures.  Forklift safety certification, warehouse safety certifications.

Ability to:

Effectively use MS Word and Excel.  Effectively use and develop inventory software systems, implementation of bar code technology. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication.  Problem solve in a variety of situations.  Manage, motivate and build skills among a diverse workforce. Effectively meet establish deadlines. Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is primarily an active position, which requires regular bending, reaching stooping, lifting and moving of stock weighing 50 pounds or more. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. Local travel/driving required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work-related purposes. COVID-19 and Booster or Medical/ Religious Exemption required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/transgender/veteran.

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