Job Description
Your Role: Manage and execute daily warehouse activities at a Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) site. Load and unload containers using a forklift and pallet jack. Conduct space planning, organize inventory, maintain warehouse cleanliness and uphold workplace and food safety policies and procedures. Support inbound and outbound shipments for mobile food packing events. Supervise part-time warehouse personnel.
Pay, Schedule & Benefits : - This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position.
- The anticipated starting pay range is $24.35-$25.35. This compensation range considers a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experiences, as well as internal equity.
- Regularly scheduled for 40 hours per week, subject to site staffing needs. Weekly schedule typically includes Monday-Friday daytime business hours.
- Attend required meetings and trainings.
- Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, FSA, dental, vision, and more. Detailed benefit information can be found here:
What You’ll Do: - Review shipping and receiving schedule in advance, and plan daily warehouse tasks accordingly. Collaborate with International Programs team to determine and coordinate outbound shipping.
- Inspect all inbound ingredient deliveries. Report any irregularities and place items on hold.
- Generate and track lot tags for incoming ingredients.
- Operate powered industrial forklift and pallet jack. Organize inventory and load/unload shipments.
- Stage materials and equipment for mobile food packing events.
- Use ERP reporting to determine supply quantities and ingredient amounts for upcoming events.
- Develop container plan, specifying weight distributions and prioritizing supply delivery for events setup.
- Partner with the Event Staging Specialist, if applicable to prepare supplies and handwashing stations for upcoming events.
- Enter outbound and inbound ingredient information into ERP database. Log unused ingredients and supplies. Troubleshoot discrepancies.
- Coordinate dock schedule with freight companies for outbound/inbound event supply deliveries.
- Track inventory weekly and complete materials usage and inventory reporting in ERP database.
- Provide updates to International Programs, Logistics, Supply Chain and Food Safety personnel.
- Assist in determining supply needs for the permanent food manufacturing site (ex. gloves, soap).
- Plan the efficient use of warehouse space while juggling inbound and outbound shipments of ingredients, finished product, mobile food packing event supplies and co-packer materials.
- Organize, clean and maintain warehouse area and adjoining spaces.
- Hire, train, schedule, supervise and manage the performance of Warehouse Assistant.
- Follow equipment standard operating procedures.
- Understand, follow and enforce personnel and food safety policies and procedures.
- Produce and maintain Bills of Lading and other documentation as necessary for the legal transport of goods.
- Train staff on the safe operation of warehouse equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Your Qualifications: - Passionate about FMSC’s Christian mission and living it out in the workplace.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Minimum of a high school diploma and 3 years of warehouse experience is required. One year of supervision experience required.
- Able to stay calm under pressure while prioritizing, managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership and coaching skills. Able to assertively delegate and coordinate. Assist with change management.
- Able to maintain energy and stamina during 8 hour shifts with frequent standing and walking.
- Able to push, pull, lift 30-50 lbs. repeatedly, bend, twist and use hand tools.
- Able to operate a forklift and pallet jack (training provided).
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and database systems. Experience with ERP system desired.
- Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through.
- Able to identify, troubleshoot and solve problems. Responsible and able to use good judgment and discretion. Able to adhere to all safety standards.
- Self-starter; can work independently and follow processes, procedures and directions.
- Respect and value FMSC’s volunteers and supporters, varying in beliefs, backgrounds and abilities.
- Flexible availability preferred. Able to adjust work hours according to shipping needs.
- Able to tolerate consistent exposure to soy (an allergen).
Your Team: - Work location is Schaumburg, IL . Reports to Event Staging Manager.
- Join our group of professional world-changers. Work alongside dedicated, talented folks.
FMSC is an equal opportunity employer, and we consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, or any other status protected by law. See the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s “Know Your Rights” poster . Learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion at FMSC - .
FMSC is an E-Verify employer. See the federal “E-Verify Participation” poster , and the “Right to Work” poster for more information.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work