Distribution Assistant

*West Midland Family Center* *Distribution Center Assistant* *I.
Job Summary* · Reports to WMFC Distribution Center Supervisor.
· Responsible for receiving, storing, distributing, and delivering of food and other goods to WMFC, partner agencies and community members.
· Deliver received items from various outside agencies/donors.
· Notifies WMFC Distribution Supervisor of any unusual circumstances or discrepancies.
· Records accurate weight/inventory information for reporting purposes.
· Operates vehicles, including box truck, as required for day-to-day delivery and operational needs.
· Assists in distributing items to patrons.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
* This is not a remote position.
*II.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities* · Coordinate all aspects of the WMFC Distribution Programs · Perform administrative tasks and general office duties which may include updating documents, data entry, photocopying, filing and other light clerical work.
· Assist WMFC Program Director with all mobile food panty distributions.
· Interact with volunteers, patrons, coworkers, and store managers in a professional manner.
· Drive the WMFC Box Truck as needed.
Comply with all traffic signs and laws.
· Follow instructions.
Know how to locate, read location maps and road maps.
· Pre-inspect vehicles.
· Pick up goods and materials.
Verify loads for accuracy and reporting, and deliver as instructed.
· Load and unload box truck with pallet jacks.
Secure cargo and properly arrange and balance pallets within vehicle.
· Responsible for basic vehicle maintenance (fueling, cleaning, etc.
).
· Comply with all safe work practices, policies, procedures and processes at all times.
· Complete and verify all paperwork for accuracy.
· Demonstrate safe use of manual/electrical pallet jacks and other such equipment.
· All other duties as assigned.
*III.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience* · Integrity to honestly follow and enforce WMFC Safety Policies and Procedures without prejudice.
· Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to effectively explain processes, instruct in multiple steps to reach completion, ability to give direction and support effectively to volunteers and staff.
· Strong customer/client relations skills for providing support, guidance, encouragement, conflict management and problem solving with clients, volunteers and staff · Able to take/ give directions well.
· Work flexible hours and shifts as needed including nights and occasional weekends.
· Dependability.
· Ability to work independently.
· Strong organizational skills.
· Basic computer skills (Word processing, spread sheets, data base, email and internet experience).
· Excellent public relations and customer service skills.
· Ability to manage and organize work plan.
· Ability to perform as an effective team leader and member.
· Excellent history of attendance and promptness.
· Manage distributions, regardless of weather.
· Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with participants, volunteers and other employees.
· Basic math competencies.
· Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
· Ability to stand for long periods of time.
· Ability to keep up in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
* Experience with distribution centers, driving box trucks and large vehicles, forklift operation are all a plus.
*IV.
Education, Training, Certification Recommendations* · High School graduate or GED preferred.
· Experience or training in distribution preferred.
· Basic computer skills.
· Clean driving record.
· Valid Michigan Chauffer License with valid Medical DOT card (within 3 months of hire date).
· First Aid and CPR certified (within 3 months of hire date).
· Forklift experience preferred.
*V.
Salary and Benefits* · Salary commensurate with experience and part-time/full-time status · Benefits available and vary based on part-time or full-time status *VI.
Working Conditions (Including physical demands)* · Communicate and exchange detailed information in a variety of ways including in person and on the telephone, on the phone and Zoom/virtual.
· Reviewing and assessing a variety of written materials and perform assigned duties.
· Remain in stationary positions for extended periods of time.
· Constantly operates equipment such as a computer, office productivity machinery and safety equipment.
· Ascend/descend stairs and occasionally ladders.
Get in and out of trucks and trailers.
· Must be able to lift and move 80 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
· This position requires regular walking for extended periods of time, standing, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, twisting, sitting, stooping and balancing.
· Use hands to feel, grasp, carry and handle items; reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level weighing up to 80 pounds.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak, and hear.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and distance vision.
· Ability to manipulate carts and pallet jacks, ability to move up and down step ladders and lift gates.
*VII.
Working Environment* · Office, recreation and school site environment.
· Outdoors and indoors.
Requires working indoors in temperature controlled as well as outdoors in varied environmental and weather conditions.
· Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
· Contact with dissatisfied or angry individuals.
· Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
The employee is required to transport themselves and cargo in a box truck or other vehicle.
*VIII.
Disclaimer* West Midland Family Center retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
*IX.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer* WMFC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $14.
00 - $16.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Employee assistance program * Paid time off Experience level: * No experience needed Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Shift availability: * Day Shift (Preferred) * Night Shift (Preferred) Work Location: In person