ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor efficiency and utilization of labor, materials, storage space and machinery.
• Coordinate with 102 Browne Street regarding workflow and sharing of materials.
• Complete daily, monthly, and annual reports regarding inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods.
• Responsible for efficiently organizing raw materials and finished goods so that materials or products are not damaged or misplaced.
• Track data for annual recycling contract and share with appropriate parties, internally and externally.
• Act as our liaison between our recycling material provider companies, material buyers, and our freight associates to coordinate activities to ensure a smooth transition between our business partners.
• Coordinate all dock appointments.
• Oversee incoming and outgoing shipments to assure accuracy, completeness and stability of shipments and accompanying paperwork.
• Oversee and procure maintenance service for equipment. Communicate with Corning regarding Corning owned equipment.
• Maintain inventory controls on components used to process recyclables and reorder as needed.
• Generate paperwork for shipments (pallet tags, pallet spreadsheet, BoL) and distribute copies to the appropriate parties.
• Oversee all recycling center staff; provide on the job training, hold staff meetings, maintain, and approve employee timecards and maintain all staff records.
• Review monthly numbers and budget reports, discuss any concerns as needed. Develop and implement an action plan if budget numbers are negative.
• May be required to make deliveries or pick up materials using Agency vehicles.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Participate in all required trainings and meetings.
• Retain proficiency in using equipment and software. Equipment includes: regrind machine, pallet jack, forklifts, stretch wrapping machine, weight scale, tipper, baler, sorter and any other production/warehousing equipment that is assigned.
• Required to work some night and weekend hours to meet customer needs.
• Follow Agency safety rules and adheres to OSHA guidelines for safety.
• Comply with all Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.
• Regulate and enforce all recycling center rules and policies.
• Adhere to The Arc Otsego's philosophies, mission, and core values.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe production and warehouse area (inside and outside).
• Complete other special assignments and projects as assigned.
• This position requires a three week notice for voluntary resignation of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with documented disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge Areas: Inventory management systems; logistics; supply chain principles; warehouse operations, delivery scheduling, and best practices; supervision; data entry; equipment operation and maintenance; warehouse safety principles, policies, and procedures; loading, transporting, and unloading procedures; Microsoft Office Suite; administrative paperwork; business ethics; basic mathematics; employee safety programs; English communication; time management; security systems; and customer service expectations, objectives, and accountabilities.

Skills: Conduct inventory procedures; load, transport, and unload products and supplies; complete Bill of Ladings for all outgoing deliveries, operate and maintain all warehouse equipment, read and interpret documents (e.g., safety rules, procedure manuals, maintenance guidelines); basic mathematics; time management; equipment and safety; completes paperwork accurately; labor and delivery scheduling; attention to detail; well organized; prioritizes work to meet deadlines; communicates effectively in English; maintains relationships with business partners, supervision; interprets and follows legal regulations, policies, and procedures; and provides excellent customer service by ensuring individuals needs are fulfilled in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion by demonstrating courtesy, efficiency, and professionalism.

Competencies:

• Operations Management: Performs duties that improve the financial condition and operational efficiency of the Agency's performance; ensures all operations comply with Agency standards; achieves performance goals through proper checklist completion, effective shift labor usage, and sound decision making.
• Warehouse Operations: Understands how the functional components of a warehouse, and individual work shifts must align; ensures all operations comply with Agency standards; responsible for proper checklist completion, effective shift labor usage, and efficient business processes.
• Decision Quality: Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, experience, contingencies, and judgment; most solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Conveys messages clearly through verbal, non-verbal, and/or written techniques; demonstrates active listening skills; treats others with respect, collaboration, and support such that work relationships are improved and morale is increased.
• Organization: Highly organized and able to plan ahead to ensure warehouse remains organized; focused on organization as a tool to keep accurate inventories.

Safety: Performs duties related to the prevention, control, and reporting of personal illness/injury and loss or damage to equipment/facility; role models PPE; demonstrates competence in all aspects of production, safety, and delivery; oversees safety checks and reporting

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Approximately 15 Recycling Center Workers.

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma is required, college degree in business strongly preferred. A minimum of 3-4 years' experience working in a shipping/receiving warehouse is required with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Experience in inventory management and/or logistics preferred. Experience with plastic recycling preferred. Or a combination of education and experience that in the opinion of the agency meets the requirements of this position.
• Computer Skills: Must be able to use an electronic system to punch in and out each day, use of other Agency assigned software such as Office 365.
• Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Must possess a valid NYS driver's license. Forklift certification required (Agency will train if necessary). Must maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must have visual acuity and hearing ability for communicating with others, and ability to gather and access written and computerized information.
• The employee is required to use handles, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is also required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, or crawl.
• The employee must be able to lift/or move up to 50 pounds.

This position does require the person to use close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distant vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided and required for certain applications.

The rate of pay for this position is $46,800 annually, based on $22.50/hour.

Americans with Disabilities Act: Reasonable accommodations will be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and ADAAA of 2008.

Occupational Safety and Health Act: Exposed to human body fluids, airborne agents, household chemicals. May be exposed to contagious diseases.