POSITION: Warehouse Specialist
REPORTS TO: Warehouse Manager
Soles4Souls Mission: Soles4Souls creates sustainable jobs and provides relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing around the world.
Our CORE values: Transparency, Entrepreneurial, Accountable, Meaningful – represent who we are!
Summary: Warehouse Specialists are responsible for loading and unloading shipments, processing donated product for micro-enterprise shipments, and maintaining inventory.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Picking up donations at local drop off bins.
• Loading and unloading trucks as well as other common shipping/receiving dock work.
• Documenting incoming deliveries.
• Sorting, counting, pairing incoming donated product.
• Processing operation which produces shipments out for revenue generation and to support Soles4Souls programs
• Provide a top-notch volunteer experience
• Maintaining an accurate report of movement of inventory in warehouse.
• Preparing outgoing shipments.
• Maintaining work area including cleaning, and disposal of waste.
Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities:
• Team oriented, works well with others
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., and handle repeated lifting
• Able to obtain and maintain forklift certification
• Must be able to pass background check
• Valid driver’s license
Physical Demands:
There may be times when you are working at our warehouse or in a capacity outside of your physical office space. Please note that these physical requirements are not exhaustive, and Soles4Souls may add additional job-related physical demands to these if the need arises:
• Lifting: The ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds if necessary.
• Standing: Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Sitting: Sit for long periods while working at a desk or computer.
• Walking: Walk or move around the work area as needed.
• Bending and Stooping: Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch to access equipment or perform tasks.
• Reaching: Reach overhead, horizontally, and down to access materials or equipment.
• Vision: Must have clear vision, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing: Hear and communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
• Manual Dexterity: Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Repetitive Motion: Perform repetitive tasks, such as data entry, for extended periods of time.
• Work Environment: Be able to work in various environments, including indoor and outdoor settings, and be exposed to varying weather conditions if applicable.
S4S is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color and other diverse backgrounds.
Competitive salary. Benefits include medical insurance with 75% employer coverage, HRA account, 100% dental insurance & vision coverage, long-term disability, life, 401K with up to 6% employer match, professional development benefits, open FTO and paid parental leave.