Food Access Warehouse Operations & Inventory Coordinator

ABOUT METRO CARING

Metro Caring works with our community to meet people’s immediate need for nutritious, culturally relevant food while building a movement to end hunger at its root. Our innovative programming spans Healthy Food Access, Nutrition Education, Community Connections, and Organizing. We know that hunger is not caused by a lack of food—but by poverty, unaffordable housing, systemic racism, and inequities baked into our food systems. That’s why we focus on bold, community-driven solutions that promote food justice and economic equity.

OUR VALUES

We live and lead through seven core values that reflect our mission:

• Pursue Equity
• Champion the Mission
• Rise Together
• Find the Joy
• Own It
• Be Brave
• Think Outside the Box

POSITION SUMMARY: The Food Access Warehouse Operations & Inventory Coordinator manages daily warehouse operations, inventory systems, and food distribution to support equitable community access. This role ensures safe and efficient logistics, coordinates volunteers and partners, and drives continuous improvement aligned with food justice and organizational goals. All Coordinators are cross-trained and expected to step into and support one another’s roles as needed to ensure continuity of operations, including during staff absences, schedule gaps, or periods of increased demand.

POSITION TITLE: Food Access Warehouse Operations & Inventory Coordinator

REPORTING TO: Sr. Manager of Food Access

LOCATION: 1100 E 18th Ave, Denver, CO 80218

COMPENSATION:$30.04-$33.65 hourly, full-time, non-exempt (the annual salary range for this position is $49,987 to $55,994)

SCHEDULE: Metro Caring currently operates on a four-day work week for full-time staff, with Fridays off. Typical Food Access Team hours are 7:30-3:30 pm. Occasional Tuesday and Wednesday evenings as well as some weekends may be required.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) 5% Match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Family and Medical Leave
• Short-Term Disability

STARTING DATE: Resume screening will begin immediately. This position will remain open until it is filled.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and complete the application on the Metro Caring job site.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Food Access Program Partnerships

• Communicate clearly with diverse groups of people throughout our community including volunteers, donors, and participants.
• Articulate and model Metro Caring’s values for volunteers and others in the Metro Caring community.
• Build and maintain Metro Caring food access partnerships with values aligned organizations and vendors.

Volunteer Management

• Support the Food Access Assistants in aligning volunteer work with daily market & warehouse goals.
• Lead 1 Food Access volunteer shift per week.
• Support shift leads in daily product storage, rotation, and distribution needs.
• Provide brief warehouse safety training for first day volunteers.
• Support a fun and positive volunteer experience.
• Ensure volunteers are performing their assigned duties.
• Be available to volunteers throughout the shift to answer any questions and concerns they may have.
• Work with the volunteer team and Food Access Senior Manager to help resolve conflict between volunteers.

Market & Warehouse Management

• Create a daily plan for the distribution of inventory based on available products.
• Understand how the daily, weekly, monthly food access duties and changes in the charitable feeding sector impact the warehouse and market functions and proactively prepare to maintain consistent distribution.
• Guide the Food Access Assistants through the day’s plan and expectations, ensuring they have all tools, materials, and knowledge they need to succeed.
• Complete daily safety logs for various equipment including but not limited to- the walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, electric pallet jacks, and two commercial vehicles.
• Work with Senior Manager of Food Access and Operations Manager to maintain, repair, or improve all equipment necessary for warehouse/market operation.
• Ensure all practices for handling and distributing inventory exceed health and safety standards set by health department, FDA, and OSHA.
• Assures programmatic compliance with Feeding America and USDA Nutrition Programs such as TEFAP; proper food storage and handling, data entry and reporting.
• Track, manage, and support ordering new inventory for the warehouse. Working with the Food Access Senior Manager to ensure purchasing is aligned with the program budget and values.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the distribution model based on organizational goals and work collectively with the Food Access Team to improve distribution through the market.
• Drive Metro Caring’s 24’ refrigerated box truck and 16’ box truck to complete food pick-ups as necessary.
• Use electric pallet jacks and forklift to load/unload trucks and move inventory throughout the warehouse.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Experience overseeing volunteers and setting direction.
• Experience managing inventory, placing orders, and maintaining vendor relationships.
• Ability to consistently collect and accurately report and review safety data.
• Ability to motivate and direct others, working in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication, particularly in diverse communities.
• Ability to critically evaluate the condition of equipment/infrastructure and the willingness to research appropriate remedies.
• Ability to bring a diverse, equitable, and inclusive lens to their work.
• Ability to critically examine the effectiveness of work processes and the willingness to research and collaborate with others to create improvements.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the shift.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

• Commitment to nurturing spaces for thoughtful, specific feedback—and openness to receiving and integrating feedback as part of continuous growth and performance management.
• 1-2 years experience in warehouse, food retail, or food service operations.
• 1–2-years experience working within community-based, mission driven organizations or non-profits.
• Comfort with manual, hands-on work in a warehouse environment, and the ability to foster enthusiasm and engagement among volunteers supporting these efforts.
• Innovative, solutions-oriented, thinker with a creative approach to problem-solving.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Experience with data management systems such as Salesforce for data entry.
• Experience with project management software such as Asana.
• Bilingual Spanish/English speaker preferred.
• Able to work Tuesday and Wednesday evenings on a semi-regular basis; other evenings when required.
• Experience driving box trucks.
• Experience using electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This role requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, lift 50 lbs repeatedly, operate warehouse equipment such as electric pallet jacks and forklifts, drive/load/unload 16’ and 24’ box trucks, and work in extreme temperatures from freezers to hot summer days.

Applicants must have reliable transportation. Relocation costs are not covered by Metro Caring.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Research suggests that individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills, experience, and drive necessary to succeed in this role to apply.

Metro Caring is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining an inclusive team. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and life experiences, especially those who represent communities and lived experiences served by Metro Caring. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully.