Outbound Associate

Great Job Great Benefits Family Friendly work environment Help your neighbors who are struggling If this sounds like something you want, this job is for you 

• Excellent Benefits - medical, dental, vision, 403b (Most employees pay less than $60 per paycheck for medical coverage)
• Amazing Time-Off - 13 paid holidays each year + 15 PTO Days each year + 2 Personal Days each year
• Clock-out every day knowing that you've helped your community

We will only consider resumes that show details about your work experience, not just employer and dates. We are also willing to train new employees.

Title: Outbound Associate

FLSA Status: Full-Time Hourly Position

Pay: $16.50/hour

Reports to: Outbound Manager

Role Summary and Itemized Responsibilities 

The Outbound Associate is responsible for conducting load checks, temperature checks, loading product, ensuring quality and accuracy. The Outbound Associate will ensure that trucks are loaded in the correct sequence and will perform quality checks on the product before loading. Key issues must be communicated regarding load quality and accuracy, and will substitute product if needed, as directed by the Outbound Manager. The Outbound Associate may also assist in training and mentoring participants in Roadrunner's Job Training Program. Duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Works with Outbound team to conduct load accuracy / quality checks and temperature checks 
• Loads trucks in proper sequence 
• Ensures accurate paperwork (Bill of Lading) is shipped with order to ensure DOT Compliance 
• Using strong communication skills, provides Operations, Transportation and other departments feedback about any issues related to quality, compliance, inventory, etc.  
• Leads by example and enforces safety as well as food safety policies 
• Adherence to Roadrunner Food Bank's Safety policies and mandates from Food Safety Quality Team  
• Assists Inventory Team with counts, investigations, and restocks of returns as needed 
• Assists other warehouse teams as needed 
• Provides excellent internal/external customer service 
• Treats all stakeholders with respect and sets the same expectation with team members 

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements 

• Forklift Certification or capability to complete OSHA certified forklift training within 30 days of hire date.   
• Previous experience using Microsoft Suite of applications (specifically Teams/Outlook) 
• Comfortable using technology including barcode scanners, data input and working with a product database.  
• Food Safety Training will be provided.  
• Literacy skills required.  
• Excellent Communication Skills. 
• Independent decision-making skills. 
• Commitment to the mission of Roadrunner Food Bank. 

Preferred Skills 

• Prior experience in a warehouse environment using warehouse power equipment 
• High School, GED or equivalent preferred but not required 
• Prior food handling experience and safety training (e.g. FIFO) 
• Customer service experience a plus 

Work Environment/Physical Expectations 

• Daily exposure to cold and freezing temperatures 
• Repetitive lifting of items up to 50 lbs. 
• Repetitive physical movement including  
• Ability to move product in excess of 1000 lbs. with a pallet jack or other appropriate equipment 
• Must have the ability to perform physical duties throughout entire shift 

Disclaimer 

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give assignments.  

This role description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All Key Result areas are essential job functions and requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.  

Roadrunner Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Roadrunner Food Bank participates in the E-Verify program.