Receiving/Shipping Clerk

St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Receiving/Shipping Clerk

Immediate Supervisor: Inventory Control Manager/Warehouse Manager

Employees Supervised: None

FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Description/Position Summary:

Works primarily with the Receiving team by generating, issuing and reviewing necessary receiving documentation. Acts as a liaison between Inventory Control, Receiving and Acquisitions team. Provides support for various inventory Control functions.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of receiving, shipping, and the Ceres inventory software system.
• Assist the Acquisitions team by verifying and entering assigned item codes and or requesting items codes that are not set up for all incoming donated, USDA and purchased product.
• Makes initial inbound inventory entries by entering completed receiving documents into the Ceres inventory management system.
• Posting inbound receipts after final review of all paperwork
• Assist the Transportation Manager by taking and scheduling all requests for inbound/receiving appointments.
• Assist the Transportation Manager by entering monthly dates for Agencies to place on-line orders on the Driver route board.
• Assist with generating Warehouse and Inventory reports and Forms.
• Updating the inbound freight schedule throughout the day as inbound loads are completed or as directed by the transportation Manager.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Warehouse, Inventory and Transportation team.
• Assist the Inventory Control Manager with maintaining completed receiving document files (scanning all BOLs and maintaining inbound Government documentation)
• Have and maintain the ability to function as a back-up Receiving Associate.
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER ASPECTS OF THE JOB:

• Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with co-workers, managers, and customers, both internal and external.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of The St. Louis Area Foodbank
• The Incumbent will spend approximately 60% to 70% of the time at a computer workstation, and the rest of the time on the warehouse shipping and receiving dock

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Computer proficient with solid MS Office Suite skills, Intermediate Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, handle interruptions, maintain focus on tasks and produce accurate work.
• Great organizational skills a must.
• Food Defense Certification a plus (A.I.B. or S.Q.F. certification a plus)
• The ability to consistently demonstrate SLAFB's Core Values: Stewardship, Teamwork, Agility and Respect.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Working Conditions:

Work performed in a warehouse involves a significant amount of walking on concrete surfaces. Entrances may be open and work conditions during the summer months can be very hot, and during the winter very cold. Employees may on occasion be going in and out of freezers and coolers with extreme variations in temperature. Workspace could be very dusty, and on occasions can be noisy due to the traffic of motorized vehicles operated in the building. Periodically there may be work outside and be exposed to the elements. Employees may be exposed to spoiled food and sharp objects due to working with damaged product.

May work evenings and weekends due to special events and other projects related to timely and accurate warehousing and distribution of product.

The impact you'll make:

At the St. Louis Area Foodbank, we are working to build a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems. With the dedicated partnership of nearly 600 hunger-relief programs and local agencies - including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and residential programs - we are responding to hunger in communities across 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois by distributing food to more than 400,000 people every year.

Since opening in 1975, and with the tremendous support and generosity of this community, the St. Louis Area Foodbank has grown to become our region's largest food distribution charity dedicated to feeding those in need. Together, we are feeding people and working to address the root causes of hunger for lasting impact every day.

About the St. Louis Area Foodbank:

• The St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB) is a member of Feeding America, which is a national network of 200 food banks all working together for the common goal of ensuring equitable access to nutritious food.
• This nationwide network offers us a variety of resources, like food, funds, best practices, and gives our work a much bigger, louder voice than we could hope to have on our own.
• The St. Louis Area Foodbank supports 26 counties - 14 in Missouri and 12 in Illinois - thus serves, supports and stewards a diverse group of stakeholders across our region, as well as serves as a member of Feeding Missouri (the 6 Feeding America Food Banks in Missouri) and Feeding Illinois (the 7 Feeding America Food Banks in Illinois).
• As a food bank, we collect food from a variety of sources, such as manufacturers, retail stores, farmers, and individual donors.
• We then store, sort, and repackage that food at the highest safety standards and finally distribute that food to our network of agencies and programs, which work directly with people in the community.
• We facilitate the movement of food safely and efficiently and offer the kinds of resources and support to our partner agencies that a single food pantry or shelter could not hope to access on its own.
  • VISION: A nutritionally secure Missouri and Illinois.
  • MISSION: Building a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems.

What we can offer you:

Beyond a great mission, dedicated team members, and an incredible opportunity to truly make a difference in our community, you will be generously rewarded for your contributions including:

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• 403b plan with robust company match
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, group company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and more!)

We work hard, play hard and change lives - so apply to join our Foodbank Family!

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Performance of other duties may be requested. Evaluations will be in part based upon performance of the tasks listed in this job description. St. Louis Area Foodbank has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment.

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