Warehouse Vocation Specialist
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 25 - 25
Posted on:
11 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
OVERVIEW
Portland Rescue Mission is seeking aWarehouse Vocation Specialist. This gifted servant will personify equipping organization and support as they join a Christ-centered team with an award-winning culture and a commitment to serving others.
Are you ready to transform and be transformed as you support men and women recovering from homelessness and addiction towards long-term vocational success If so we invite you to thoughtfully consider this unique opportunity.
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
- How to apply:We ask all applicants to apply through the Portland Rescue Mission online application form found on our careers page: 40 hours Non-Exempt
- Hours:Monday-Friday day shift
- Pay Rate: $23.55-25.00 per hour
- Benefits: Medical vision dental 3 weeks PTO 10 paid holidays and matching retirement
- Location:Multi-site including warehouse at Drive Away Hunger: 8301 NE Jonesmore St Portland and Burnside Shelter:
111 W Burnside St Portland
THE TEAM
The Operations Department at Portland Rescue Mission (PRM) is a group of dedicated professionals using their operational skills for life-changing Christian ministry. Our goal is to participate in what God is doing in the lives of the men women and children we serve at PRM with integrity and doing this we honor the high calling of serving those in need knowing that excellent resource management and accountability create a sustainable environment in which our ministry can flourish.
THE POSITION
The Warehouse Vocation Specialist will lead and mentor a group of up to ten program participants fostering a positive and productive work environment within our warehouses and two social enterprises: Drive Away Hunger and Fresh Start Catering. They are responsible for overseeing all aspects of our in-kind donation supply chain as they manage the transportation handling storage and accurate documentation of these crucial resources via the vocational training program. Through expert warehouse management this person will guarantee the timely and secure movement of goods from our generous donors to our facilities and the partner agencies we proudly support. Included in the responsibilities is the ongoing safe operation thorough record-keeping and proactive maintenance of our warehouse equipment fleet.
THE ESSENTIALS
- Manage and supervise program participants and provide training to support future employment opportunities.
- Effectively manage and prioritize transportation and warehousing needs according to urgency and ensure the safe and efficient flow of in-kind donations.
- Participate in PRMs safety committee to advance the missions culture of safety and oversee the driver training program for our fleet vehicles providing both driven and written tests for new drivers.
- Ensure that inter-mission mail service is delivered timely and consistently among the PRM locations.
- Promptly respond to transportation handling and storage requests and build positive relationships with donors and partners.
- Oversee safe operation of forklift and other warehouse equipment. Provide trainings and certifications for all involved staff residents and volunteers.
BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS
- A passionate relationship with Jesus Christ and a testimony of continued growth in faith
- A personal ethos and work ethic that reflects Portland Rescue Missions ministry culture Highly Relational Christ-Centered Joyful Servant
- Agreement with Portland Rescue Missions Statement of Faith and Code of Ethics
- Demonstrated experience in leading a team
- Experience in a warehouse and transportation setting
- A clean driving record with ODL license (CDL is a plus)
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain one
- Good communication skills with a focus on supportive training and customer service
- Experience in Microsoft Windows software
- Ability to pass PRM van and truck driving tests
- Ability to sit and drive for long periods of time
- Ability to get into and out of the trucks-both the cabs and the backs
- Ability to lift at least 80 lbs. unassisted
EQUIPMENT USED
- Telephone smart phone fax and voice mail
- Computer
- Copier and related office equipment
- Fork lift pallet jack hand truck
- PRM Vehicles (including vans and 15-20 ft box trucks)
MISSION AND DISTINCTIVES
OUR MISSION
To demonstrate the compassion of Christ
OUR UNIQUE APPROACH
From the first sandwich that was shared in 1949 to todays fully integrated emergency recovery and training services Portland Rescue Mission is a highly relational ministry. The Mission builds supportive and caring communities meets people at their point of need equips them and provides a path -depth partnership with churches and volunteers multiple tiers of services and a focus on growing Christian disciples is fundamental to Portland Rescue Missions success.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Shipping & Receiving
- Food Service
- Inventory Control
- Forklift
- Basic Math
- Warehouse Experience
- Materials Handling
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
- Warehouse Management System
- Heavy Lifting
- Reach Truck
- Hazmat
About Company
Since 1949 Portland Rescue Mission has been here to give hope and restore life to men, women, and children struggling with hunger, homelessness, and addiction.
