Warehouse Associate Jobs

Who We Are

At the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, our mission is to lead a network that provides nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency for people facing hunger. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to food security which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to remain on the front lines, along with our community-based partners, to provide nutritious food and resources for Oklahomans facing hunger.

A Day in the Life

Order Selection:

• Pull, pick, and stage product for agency orders using a voice picking system.
• Meet the required cases per hour standard of 200CPH, with an accuracy of 99.8%.

Warehouse Organization and Equipment:

• Perform pre-shift equipment checks to ensure safe operation.
• Accountable for daily warehouse and equipment organization and cleanliness.

Forklift Operation:

• Fulfill all duties and requirements of a Warehouse Receiver or Forklift Operator.
• Operate the forklift and other equipment for moving pallets and navigating tight spaces with products.
• Receive shipments and give forklift help activities as needed.

Pallet Put-away:

• Move pallets into the correct racking and designated locations.
• Work in various areas, including the dry warehouse, coolers (40 degrees), and freezer (-15 degrees).
• Ensure accurate and efficient pallet put-away by placing and scanning appropriate pallet tags.

Pallet Drops:

• Move pallets in racking to appropriate locations for pullers.
• Use the Warehouse Management System to scan locations and pallet tags for accurate and efficient pallet drops.

Safety:

• Perform all tasks in a constant state of alertness and always prioritize safety.

Your Impact

Efficiency and Productivity:

• Ensure the smooth and efficient flow of products in and out of the warehouse. Maximize productivity.
• Reduce delays and bottlenecks in the supply chain.

Inventory Management:

• Inventory control and waste reduction.
• Effective inventory management.
• Prevent inventory errors.

Customer Satisfaction:

• Customers receive their products on time and in the right condition.
• Partners can distribute food to those who are food insecure.

Safety:

• Reduce accidents and injuries.
• Safe work environment for all employees.

Adaptability and Flexibility:

• The organization responds to changing demands and business requirements.
• Enhance the adaptability of the warehouse operation.

Cost Savings:

• Better space utilization within the warehouse.
• Contributes to cost savings in terms of time, labor, and warehouse space.

This position is an order selector, forklift operator, and receiver as needed. They assist in pulling orders for agency orders, the volunteer center, and drivers as needed.

What You Need to Succeed

Competencies:

• Safety Awareness. Prioritize safety. Adhere to safety protocols to prevent accidents, injuries, and damage to products or equipment.
• Consistency. Maintain a stable and reliable performance over time. Ensure actions, conclusions, and behaviors align with established standards, beliefs, or guidelines.
• Detail-oriented. The ability to focus on and manage the small, intricate elements of tasks, projects, or processes. Paying attention to accuracy, precision, and thoroughness in one's work.
• Adaptability. Acknowledges new information and adjusts. Overcomes obstacles to achieve results.
• Accountability. Knows the link between position and overall goals. Accepts responsibility for outcomes of work.

Preferred Qualifications

How you have spent your time:

• Obtaining a forklift certification.

Required Qualifications

How you have spent your time:

• Working in a warehouse environment for at least 1 year.
• Obtaining a high school diploma or GED.

Other Qualifications:

• Clearance of background investigation and drug screen.
• Pass physical examination.

Your Environment

Full exposure to extreme weather changes and humidity/moisture relative to atmospheric condition variations. Includes exposure to extreme summer and winter temperatures, as well as rain, sleet, and snow. Full exposure to dust, chemicals, gases, fumes, smoke, excessive noise, and/or vibrations. Work generally performed in an industrial environment (indoor or outdoor) with various hazards and noise exposure. Travel may be required for assignments, meetings, and training. Overtime, Weekend and/or Holiday hours may be required.

• Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed at any time at the discretion of your supervisor, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Physical Demands

The company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Utilize multi-limb coordination and flexibility combined with control precision to perform fine motor skills including: finger manipulation, grasping, feeling, arm-hand steadiness, in order to push, pull or lift objects Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work involves climbing at heights at or above six feet. · Utilizes multi-limb coordination to balance on even or uneven surfaces, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, and walk, reach over shoulders or below the knees. Auditory attention and hearing sensitivity is required, as candidates must possess the ability to distinguish various sounds that serve as key maintenance indicators. Must employ the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety policies.

A Few Things We Value

We look for candidates who demonstrate our core values:

Innovation

The spirit that drives us to pursue and initiate creative solutions.

Stewardship

The commitment that drives us to care for the mission and resources.

Vitality

The force that drives us forward with energy and enthusiasm.

We’ll Take Care of You

The Regional Food Bank offers a combination of competitive benefit plans and work-life assistance:

• Paid parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• Holiday savings program
• 100% paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability and basic life insurance
• Paid time off (based on years of service) and 11 paid holidays plus three floating holidays
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Wellness events

Benefits will vary depending on the type of position and are subject to change at the discretion of the Regional Food Bank.

EEO Statement

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.