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Warehouse Associate (Administrative)



  • Job Summary:

    This position will receive, sort, store and record donations and Mission supplies and equipment in warehouses.  This position will work closely with donors and other Mission staff on a daily basis.

    Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Have a desire to serve the Lord through widely varied responsibilities to advance ministry to those currently homeless and the urban poor of Kansas City with a compassionate heart.
  • Receiving, recording, sorting, storing and distributing purchased and donated foods, housekeeping, and personal care supplies using a continual computerized inventory system.
  • Ensuring accurate inventory of donated food, housekeeping, and personal care supplies using computerized inventory system.
  • Filling orders for the kitchens and all departments requesting food, housekeeping, and personal care supplies.
  • Helping maintain Health Department standards and other government agencies' standards in storage of food and building sanitation.
  • Answer the door and phone.
  • Receive, record and sort all purchased and donated foods, housekeeping, personal care and other items.
  • Work at both warehouses as workload demands.
  • Supervise and lead volunteers.
  • Maintain inventory and rotation stock for freshness.
  • Be responsible to see that the coolers/freezers are in working order and report any problems to the Food Service/Transportation Director and the Facilities Director.
  • Transport/deliver food orders to CUM departments as needed.
  • Develop a cleaning schedule that maintains health department sanitation requirements.
  • Work holidays or weekends if deemed necessary by Warehouse Administrator and/or COO.
  • Work independently with little supervision and perform other duties as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as requested.

  • City Union Mission Requirements:

  • Be a born again, mature Christian able to clearly communicate the Gospel as opportunities arise during the workday. (1 Peter 2:21, 3:15)
  • Have a desire to serve the Lord through widely varied responsibilities to advance ministry to those currently homeless, and the urban poor of Kansas City, with a compassionate heart.
  • Agree to City Union Mission's Statement of Ministry:
    • Be a genuine believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, as expressed by personal testimony and conduct.
    • Be a member in good standing of a recognized protestant, evangelical church for one year or more.
    • Have a genuine concern for the ministry of City Union Mission.
    • Have a minimum of one year of sobriety from alcohol and drugs and six months from tobacco.
    • Agree to abstain from alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, and tobacco while employed by City Union Mission.
    • Have a lifestyle that is free of sexual sin as clearly defined in the Bible.

  • Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Be able to pass a safety test and operate a forklift.
  • Be able to supervise and lead volunteer groups
  • Be OSHA ten certified or within 6 months of employment.
  • Be able to obtain a Food Manager license within 6 months

  • Education and Experience:

  • 1 year experience is preferred.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED preferred.
  • Be Fluent in Microsoft Word, and Gmail,

  • Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting/standing/kneeling, etc.
  • Occasionally exposed to extremes in temperature and outdoor elements of rain, wind and snow
  • Ability to ascend/descend stairs multiple times throughout the shift.
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs unassisted and must obtain assistance with equipment or co-worker for weights over 50lbs
  • Must be able to operate motor vehicle, such as 15-passenger van or box truck

  • Travel Requirements:

  • Ability to drive to our campuses in Kansas City and in Warsaw.
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