Lead Distribution Center Associate at City Harvest

ABOUT CITY HARVEST:

City Harvest is New York City’s first and largest food rescue organization. We rescue nutritious, high-quality food that would otherwise go to waste and deliver it for free to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, community partners, and our own Mobile Markets® across the five boroughs. In response to the urgent and ongoing demand for food assistance and a commitment to sustainability, this year we will rescue more than 86 million pounds of food and deliver it to New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity.

JOB OVERVIEW / WHAT A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT LOOK LIKE:

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Lead Distribution Center Associate is responsible for directing workflow for DCA’s as laid out by Warehouse Management. 

• The Lead Distribution Center Associate will load and unload City Harvest fleet of trucks as directed. Responsible for receiving, moving, storing and loading merchandise with use of material lift machinery as directed.  

• Direct workflow for DCA’s as laid out by Warehouse Management.  Point of contact in absence of Warehouse Management.

• Manage outbound loading of route vehicles.  Print and manage outbound receipts as needed.  Load and unload trucks/pull and put away product as directed. Ship and receive product based on customer orders efficiently and accurately. 

• Conduct inspection of goods for damages, report and document findings. Reports accurate reconcile of delivery with shipper’s Bill of Lading.

• Ensure that product is stored in appropriate areas of the facility. Manage inventory based on FEFO (first expire-first out) guidelines when applicable. Maintain warehouse equipment and document daily pre and post inspections.

• Maintain warehouse sanitation. Perform routine warehouse maintenance. Clean warehouse and grounds as directed. Will perform routine maintenance of facilities as directed.

• Ensure accurate warehouse inventory, reconcile discrepancies and update systems 

WHAT YOUR BACKGOUND SHOULD LOOK LIKE:

•    High school diploma or equivalency required

•    2-4 years warehouse experience required

•    Prior warehouse experience within the food industry preferred

•    Experience with inventory management software required

•    Familiarity with handheld scanning systems and WMS systems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

• Regularly required to speak clearly and hear the spoken word well.

• Regularly required to physically operate routine equipment, such computers, calculator, etc.
• Regularly required to work irregular hours
• Regularly required to utilize near vision ability to read data and documents, including spreadsheets and reports, in printed form and on computer screens.
• Regularly required to move fingers, wrist, arms, legs and feet in a repetitive manner as necessary to operate tools and equipment  

WHY WORK AT CITY HARVEST?

There are many fantastic reasons to choose a career with City Harvest. In addition to fighting food insecurity in New York, City Harvest offers the following Benefits and Rewards: 

• Competitive market salaries
• Paid Time Off
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision (employer contributions towards premiums)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with employer-matching
• Free Mental Health Services with Better Help
• Commuter Benefits 
• Employer-provided Life Insurance 
• Professional Development opportunities 
• Discounted Staff Perks (travel, car rentals, movie tickets, Broadway shows, gym memberships, cellular plans, pet insurance and more!) 

At City Harvest, we enjoy working in a team-based environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace. City Harvest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.