Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana is the state’s largest hunger relief organization and one of the leading food banks in the Feeding America Network. In additional to vital hunger relief programs in our 21-county service area, we also operate Fresh Connect Central, a regional produce cooperative for Feeding America, serve as a contract reclamation site for Kroger Central Division, and are a staging site for FEMA disaster response.

Position Purpose of Warehouse Freezer Associate: The Warehouse Associate will predominantly work in the freezer area. Including tasks such as: load and unload shipments, put away finished production inventory, fulfill orders from freezer area, execute smooth receipt when receiving product, inventory, replenish product in pick bins, and order fulfillment with accuracy in all activity. The Freezer Associate will work with other staff on a daily basis to include, freezer needs for AIB and janitorial needs. All responsibilities and duties will further Gleaners’ mission to be a leader in the fight against hunger.

Medical, Dental & Other Supplemental Insurance

• 14 paid holidays 3 Paid Sick Leave Day, Federal Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days & Birthday
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Company paid vision, long-term disability, $50,000 life AD&D
• Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Maternal, parental & caregiver leave
• On-site Gym
• Wellness programs
• 403(b) Plan with up to 4% match
• Monthly attendance bonus
• Earn up to 10% incentive pay
• Apparel allowance

Essential Functions of Warehouse Freezer Associate:

• Select various orders within the warehouse. Stack product on pallets to be conveyed to outbound staging area and check pallets brought to staging area for errors.
• Assist Protein Repack Room with movement of bulk and repacked palleted product.
• Put-away / Stocking and Selection/ Order picking
• Work safely and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Secondary functions include assisting in various areas of the warehouse as needed.
• Change tasks and assignments as the needs of our Distribution Center require.
• Operate a PIT equipment according to Gleaners and OSHA guidelines.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to all food safety guidelines according to GFB, Feeding America, AIB, USDA, ISDH and any other applicable processes or regulations for safe and sanitary production and storage of all products.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience of Warehouse Freezer Associate:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• Prior experience in customer service is desired
• Knowledge and experience performing warehouse functions (safety procedures, product receipt, put-away, replenishment, inventory, order-fulfillment and shipment, etc.)

Other Relevant Skills and Abilities of the Warehouse Freezer Associate:

• Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with all staff members, agencies, volunteers, and donors .
• Ability to perform basic math functions, to count accurately and maintain accurate records
• Ability to work in a cold environment
• Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols
• Experience operating warehouse machine, mechanical and electrical equipment
• Attention to detail
• Understands warehouse inventory
• Be accountable and meet deadlines on a consistent basis
• Ability to execute instructions with exacting (100% compliance) attention to detail
• Cherry Picker Forklift certification (or ability to be certified)
• PIT certification (or ability to be certified

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Gleaners Food Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides equal opportunities for employment and advancement for all individuals, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, pregnancy, leave status, genetic information, veteran status, creed, citizenship status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, or any other status or category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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