Lead Warehouse Processor

*COMPANY OVERVIEW* *Are you ready to start a career with an organization dedicated to lifting lives out of poverty throughout the State of Florida? At United Against Poverty, we care deeply about the communities we serve and believe that poverty is not permanent; and that people are not defined by their current circumstances.
Our member grocery and other supportive programs ensure our community members have access to the resources, crisis care, case management, food and household subsidies and transformative education necessary to stabilize their current situations and permanently improve their lives for the future.
* *POSITION SUMMARY* As a member of the Warehouse Processing team, you will have the important job of Leading the Processor team in receiving grocery and general merchandise, sorting and organizing products, unloading and loading trucks, pricing merchandise and more to send to our member share grocery program to support our program initiatives and service our members in need.
On a daily basis you will be expected to meet daily quotas, follow established processes, be efficient in your work, and report concerns including safety concerns to your manager.
*WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING* * Leading Processor employees to ensure employees are working diligently toward meeting daily quotas, are following established processes, are efficient in their work, meeting quality standards and reporting concerns including safety concerns to the Manager.
* Receiving and sorting grocery and general merchandise.
Assisting with loading and unloading trucks.
* Following established policies, procedures and processing workflows, maintaining quality control standards of incoming items and pricing items per UAP guidelines.
* Ensuring a clean/clutter free work environment at all times.
* Following all aspects of safety guidelines ensuring all issues are corrected or communicated to Management.
* Practicing a team approach for maximum productivity to ensure optimal processing timelines.
* Following company standard safety and sanitation procedures at all times.
* Collaborating with other team members to ensure the facility is properly maintained.
* Consistently following all health and safety guidelines and regulations.
Reporting safety concerns if they arise.
* Complying with Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, State and Federal regulations for cleanliness and upkeep of the food storage areas.
* Regularly communicate, collaborate and cooperate with coworkers, warehouse supervisors and volunteers.
* Assisting with all other warehouse and MSGP department projects as needed.
*ESSENTIALS THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL* * Previous experience working in a warehouse processor position is preferred.
* Positive attitude, even in the face of adversity.
* Ability to work well and collaborate with others.
*EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS* * One-year experience in a similar role is preferred.
* Must be able to work a flexible shift, including holidays and weekends.
* Must be able to successfully pass pallet jack and forklift certifications.
*PHYSICAL WORK REQUIREMENTS* Must be able to stand, walk and move around for long periods of time.
Must be able to push, pull, bend and lift up to 25lbs without assistance.
Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions in open air warehouse environment (including high heat).
*ACKNOWLEDGMENT:* *THE ABOVE JOB DESCRIPTION IS MEANT TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION.
ALL JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION.
EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ALL JOB-RELATED DIRECTIVES REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THEY ARE SPECIFICALLY OUTLINED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED THEY ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS.
* EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: United Against Poverty provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $13.
75 - $16.
75 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person