Administrator, Warehouse (S2)

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Summary

Save the Children’s U.S. Programs (USP) division is committed to ensuring that all children in rural America have a healthy, strong foundation to thrive as learners and in life. Our goals are to increase kindergarten readiness and grade-level literacy and math proficiency for children in under-resourced rural communities. In times of crisis, Save the Children does whatever it takes to help children and families recover from their losses, restore their lives and build resilience for years to come.

Save the Children is seeking a Warehouse Administrator to execute onsite warehouse operations for our Gifts-in-Kind (“GIK”) facility. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting the day-to-day operational needs of the facility, including proper maintenance and upkeep of facility and equipment, facilitating inventory management processes, and ensuring the operations of the warehouse are conducted in a safe manner. 

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

Warehouse Operations (85%) 

• Receive and send shipments, including loading and unloading trucks.
• Operate electronic and/or motorized equipment including but not limited to forklifts, pallet jacks, and pallet wrapping machines.
• Conduct accurate and prompt inventory of all shipments.
• Prepare for pick-ups and distributions.
• Coordinate with GIK Staff to ensure all established Gift in Kind (GIK) goals, processes and timelines are met.
• Audit and report inventory for domestic response pre-positioning.
• Perform other related duties as required. 

Facility Safety and Maintenance (15%)

• Wear correct safety equipment and follow safety protocols.
• Ensure all warehouse activities are conducted in a safe manner, compliant with all required safety and material handling policies and protocols.
• Be aware of warehouse protocols and offer continuous improvement ideas to achieve an efficient warehouse environment.
• Report facility needs as provided in the warehouse lease.
• Stay current with state and federal safety regulations and recommend changes as needed.
• Ensure all safety and security incidents are reported in a timely fashion and in accordance with established policies.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 1 year of relevant experience or education
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time with frequent walking; the ability to use both hands and wrists for repetitive motions; the ability to frequently be in low level positions, such as squatting, kneeling, or crouching; the ability to lift and carry items up to 45 lbs.
• Exposure to varying temperatures depending on the time of year. Cold Weather clothing will be provided during the winter.

Preferred Qualifications

• First Responder, CPR and First Aid Certification
• Experience as a forklift operator, and familiarity with industrial equipment

Compensation 

Save the Children is offering the following salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:  

• Geo 3-Locations significantly below the US National Labor Cost Average: Up to $44,000/year 

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location (more information on job structure is available