Job Description

If you're interested in working in a face-paced warehouse environment, enjoy using your detail-oriented skillset to ensure data is accurate, and want to spend your time working for a mission-minded organization working hard to take care of the people of New Mexico - you've come to the right place!! 

The Inventory Warehouse Associate is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory by following the schedule of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual counts and reconciliations as applicable for the continued accuracy of our warehouse inventory. The Inventory Warehouse Associate will take direction to implement process improvements as needed to create efficiencies, increase accuracy, and track all product movements inside the warehouse. Duties include, but are not limited to: 

  • Conducts inventory pick bin and backstocks cycle counts, documents reconciliation, and investigates and corrects discrepancies 
  • Works with Operations, Product Intake, and Outbound teams to resolve inaccuracies by analyzing product flow and using problem solving skills 
  • Maintains knowledge of Ceres database and any technology used in the course of daily job duties 
  • Performs accurate positive and negative adjustments as needed, utilizing appropriate reason codes for data tracking 
  • Using strong communication skills, provides Operations, Transportation and other departments with feedback about any issues related to quality, compliance, inventory, etc. 
  • Leads by example and enforces safety as well as food safety policies 
  • Adheres to Roadrunner Food Bank’s Safety policies and mandates from Food Safety and Quality Team 
  • Provides excellent internal/external customer service 
  • Treats all stakeholders with respect and sets the same expectation with team members

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements 

Forklift Certification or capability to complete an OSHA certified forklift training program within 30 days of hire date.   

Previous experience using Microsoft Suite of applications (specifically Teams/Outlook) 

Comfortable using technology including barcode scanners, data input and working with a product database.  

Food Safety Training will be provided.  

Literacy skills required.  

Excellent Communication Skills. 

Independent decision-making skills. 

Commitment to the mission of Roadrunner Food Bank. 

Preferred Skills 

Prior experience in a warehouse environment using warehouse power equipment. 

Prior experience in an inventory control role. 

High School, GED or equivalent preferred but not required. 

Prior food handling experience and safety training (e.g. FIFO). 

Customer service experience a plus.

Work Environment/Physical Expectations 

Daily exposure to cold and freezing temperatures 

Repetitive lifting of items up to 50 lbs. 

Repetitive physical movement  

Ability to move product in excess of 1000 lbs. with a pallet jack or other appropriate equipment 

Musts have the ability to perform physical duties throughout entire shift