Receiving Clerk

Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana is the state’s largest hunger relief organization and one of the leading food banks in the Feeding America Network. In additional to vital hunger relief programs in our 21-county service area, we also operate Fresh Connect Central, a regional produce cooperative for Feeding America, serve as a contract reclamation site for Kroger Central Division, and are a staging site for FEMA disaster response.

Position Purpose of Food Strategy Coordinator: The Food Strategy Coordinator is responsible for data entry of products received by Gleaners Food Bank through donations and purchases. The coordinator will work with Supply Chain & Logistics, Food Strategy, Receiving, and Inventory Control with all activities related to the receipt of food to reach annual goals. All responsibilities shall be consistent with Gleaners Food Bank's mission to lead the fight against hunger.

• 14 paid holidays 3 Paid Sick Leave Days, Federal Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days & Birthday
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Company paid vision, long-term disability, $50,000 life AD&D
• Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Maternal, parental & caregiver leave
• On-site Gym
• Wellness programs
• 403(b) Plan with up to 4% match
• Monthly attendance bonus
• Earn up to 10% incentive pay
• Apparel allowance

Essential Functions of Food Strategy Coordinator:

• Primary functions include entry of all product receipts into our warehouse management system (WMS), ensuring all incoming shipments are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
• Verify accuracy on type and quantity of product being received versus what was ordered or expected according to purchase or donation orders.
• Use WMS to process the movement of inventory on or for packing or repacking operations.
• Review and document product quality issues.
• Scan and record nutrition values of product received into our WMS.
• Record allergens on the item card.
• Scan Bill of ladings into our computer system and send a copy to our donors/vendors as needed.
• Maintain inventory integrity on a per warehouse receipt transaction regarding purchased, donated and government allocated product, alongside cost of product on receipt.
• Communicate with warehouse management, other departments, and other business partners to maximize efficiency, maintain inbound load accuracy, and assist in resource allocation.
• Assist in product forecasting, planning, sales support, and purchase support.
• Schedule all inbound/outbound shipments to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana.
• Maintain and improve processes and data within our WMS.
• Work safely and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Change tasks and assignments as the needs of Food Strategy team requires.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to all food safety guidelines according to GFB, Feeding America, AIB, USDA, ISDH and any other applicable processes or regulations for safe and sanitary production and storage of all products.
• All other duties as assigned.

Other Skills and Abilities of Food Strategy Coordinator:

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Prior experience in customer service, logistics, warehousing, and data management is desired.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to read, write and to understand instructions.
• Problem solving – identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner; developing alternative solutions; working well in group problem solving situations.
• General knowledge of warehouse processes and warehouse systems, intermediate PC skills including Microsoft Office applications, Outlook and ERP
• Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with all staff members, agencies, volunteers, and donors.
• Ability to perform basic math functions, (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Ability to count accurately and maintain accurate records.
• Understands warehouse inventory.
• Be accountable and meet deadlines on a consistent basis.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to execute instructions with exacting (100% compliance) attention to detail.

Full job description attached as a PDF

Gleaners Food Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides equal opportunities for employment and advancement for all individuals, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, pregnancy, leave status, genetic information, veteran status, creed, citizenship status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, or any other status or category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.