Warehouse & Food Recovery Associate

Title: Warehouse & Food Recovery Associate

Location: Coos Bay Oregon

Program: South Coast Food Share

Reports to: SCFS Compliance and Program Manager

HR Contact:

Pay Level:$17.66 hourly depending on experience and qualifications

Staff Supervised: None

FSLA Status: Non-exempt

Effective: 7/18/2025

Position Type: Full Time

Revised: 7/2025

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Warehouse & Food Recovery Associate supports day-to-day warehouse operations and performs local food recovery efforts. This role ensures accurate inventory management food safety compliance and efficient respectful service to donors partners and the community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Reason position exists is to perform these functions):

Warehouse Operations & Inventory

• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy and maintain detailed records.
• Sort donated food by category and safety standards.
• Assemble agency orders and assist with general inventory processes.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization.
• Ensure FIFO (first in first out) rotation proper storage and temperature controls during pickup/delivery and shipping/receiving.

Food Recovery & Transportation

• Pick up food donations from local partners in a timely and professional manner.
• Sanitize trucks Fresh Alliance totes and equipment after use.
• Represent SCFS professionally during all donor interactions.

Team & Program Support

• Assist and direct volunteers during warehouse operations.
• Cross-trained to support other logistics staff as needed.
• Attend required staff network meetings food drives outreach events.
• Engage in program planning and perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

TEAM EXPECTATIONS:

Teamwork - We join our individual strengths together creating teams and circles of cooperation to promote innovative thinking and bring opportunity to our community.

Partnerships - We create collaborative community partnerships to best leverage all resources available for the benefit of the community.

Diversity - We welcome and accept differences and honor our co-workers and clients by treating each person with equality dignity and respect.

Confidentiality & Ethics - We maintain a high standard of ethics and integrity to respect the confidentiality of clients and staff.

Physical Safety - We respond promptly to address health and safety needs or concerns for clients and staff.

Communications - We encourage timely open-minded respectful and direct communication to alleviate controversies and foster a safe productive workplace.

Health & Sustainability - Recognizing the importance of physical emotional and environmental health we seek to inspire and model healthy sustainable living.

Public Relations - We recognize that each of us represents the entire agency in our public interactions and strive to act in a consistently professional and unbiased manner.

Professional Growth - We provide an environment supportive to personal and professional growth cross training and advancement.

INDIVIDUAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Model inclusive respectful behavior that welcomes and values diversity.
• Communicate openly and respectfully with all staff families and clients.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward ORCCA and its programs.
• Protect the confidentiality of clients families and staff at all times.
• Participate in required meetings training workshops and events as scheduled.
• Accept constructive feedback and apply suggestions to improve performance.
• Seek opportunities for professional growth and help develop a personal training plan as appropriate.
• Communicate proactively with your supervisor regarding schedule changes concerns or support needs.
• Follow agency protocols including mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse.
• Maintain regular reliable attendance.
• Perform all job duties safely and effectively with or without reasonable accommodation.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABLILITIES:

• Performing General Physical Activities Regular use of arms legs and full body for lifting climbing walking stooping and handling materials.
• Communicating with Supervisors Peers or Partners Share information clearly in person by phone email or written form.
• Documenting/Recording Information Accurately enter and maintain written or digital records.
• Operating Vehicles or Equipment Safely operate forklifts box trucks pallet jacks and other warehouse tools.
• Interpersonal Relationships Build and maintain cooperative respectful relationships with others.
• Conflict Resolution Address concerns and resolve conflicts calmly and professionally.
• Decision-Making & Problem Solving Evaluate information and choose effective solutions.
• Public Interaction Work directly with partner agencies donors and the public during pickups and events.
• Self-Control Remain calm respectful and professional in all situations.
• Food Safety Knowledge ServSafe certified (preferred) or able to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Mathematics Basic math skills including addition subtraction multiplication division and percentages.
• Multi-tasking & Flexibility Support a range of tasks and adapt to shifting priorities and schedules including working occasional evenings and/or weekends.
• General Technology Proficient with office tools (e.g. computer phone copier); strong skills in MS Word Excel and Outlook preferred.
• Professionalism Maintain a professional appearance attitude and communication style at all times.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 1 year paid experience in warehouse inventory or related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; candidates without a diploma must obtain one within six months of hire.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Geographic Area: Coos Curry and Coastal Douglas Counties Primary worksite: Coos Bay Oregon.
• Primary Job Site: Food Warehouse
• May move items up to 51 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Occasionally sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Primarily works indoors in a warehouse walk-in cooler and freezer with frequent outdoor tasks in varying weather conditions including rain. Exposure to cold temperatures for extended periods when working in refrigerated and frozen storage areas. PPE including rain and freezer gear are provided.
• Moderate to high noise levels common in warehouse operations.
• No work-from-home options; this is a fully on-site position.

OTHER:

• Reliable method of getting to work.
• Must be free from illegal drugs may be subject to suspicion testing.
• Oregon Food Handlers card or ServSafe Food Safety Certification within 30 days of hire and update it as required.
• Forklift Trained within 30 days of hire and update it as required.
• Must be able to pass the State of Oregon Criminal Background Check.
• A current Oregon Drivers License is required.
• Proof of automobile liability insurance @ $100000/300000 liability limits and maintain such limits.

NOTE: The specific statements reflected in each section of this position description are not intended to be all-conclusive but rather the basic elements and criteria considered being necessary in order to satisfactorily perform the duties associated with the position. Your employment with ORCCA is at will. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Employer with or without cause with or without notice and at any time.

Oregon Coast Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ORCCA does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed gender gender expression age national origin (ancestry) disability marital status sexual orientation or military status in any of its activities or operation.

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