About Operation Food Search:
Founded in 1981, Operation Food Search is a hunger relief organization that provides food, nutrition education and innovative programs in order to reduce food insecurity and increase equitable access to food. We serve 200,000 people every month through a network of 330 partners in 27 counties in Missouri and Illinois. We use a combination of immediate food assistance and supportive services, while also working on long-term solutions and systemic changes to help solve the problem of hunger.
Our Mission is to heal hunger with innovative and collaborative solutions that provide food today and help create a hunger-free tomorrow.
Our Vision is a region where everyone has equitable access to food, they need to lead healthy lives.
Our Goals are to:
- Meet the immediate need for food for children, individuals and families by providing high-quality nutrition through our distribution network.
- Empower long-term skills through nutrition education and by teaching how to shop and prepare healthy food on a budget.
- Champion change through advocacy, innovative programs and by addressing systemic inequities.
For more information about OFS, please visit our website at www.operationfoodsearch.org.
Position Summary:
Warehouse Inventory Support directly assists the MetroMarket Coordinator and MetroMarket Lead in preparing the MetroMarket grocery store before it heads out into the community. Warehouse Inventory Support is involved in a rich variety of tasks and skills including warehouse management, inventory management, and quality control. The perfect candidate for this role will have high energy and a great attitude and interested in learning grocery operations, warehouse, inventory management.
Essential Functions:
- Receiving and sorting incoming inventory at the start of the week.
- Organizing MetroMarket cooler, freezer, and warehouse space.
- Provide quality control of products in the warehouse.
- Preparing vehicle Mobile Market and van for on-site programming which includes restocking mobile market inventory and van stock.
- Assisting Market Coordinator in daily inventory count.
- Assisting Market Coordinator in daily waste count of inventory.
- Complete janitorial duties, which include, but are not limited to sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash at warehouse.
Education and/or Experience:
- Experience working with a multicultural workforce
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to learn processes quickly
- Ability to work and communicate with diverse populations
- Ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues and customers
- Must be an effective team member and maintain a professional demeanor with the ability to listen to others
Special Requirements:
- Hep A vaccination or willingness to obtain it.
- Flexibility in working hours for occasional special events after-hours or weekend activities.
- Willingness to volunteer for other OFS duties that don't fall under regular job duties.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time (8-10 hour shift), both indoors and outdoors
- Ability to work outside in various weather conditions
To Apply: Please submit your application and include your resume at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1958745/Operation-Food-Search-Inc/Warehouse-Inventory-Support
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.