Food Service Warehouse Associate
Company: Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
General Description: The Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries is a
privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian
ministry. Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a
Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel
and helping the homeless and impoverished. We consider every
position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and
statement of purpose. As such, each employee must have a
relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
Essential Functions: · As a member of staff, uphold, promote, and
encourage, in word and deed, desired organizational culture and
values; purposefully seek to establish and maintain a culture that
is based on grace and affirms and advances KGM’s vision and
purpose. · Coordinate timely pick up of donations with
organizations, volunteer drivers, and Director of Food Service. ·
Record cooler/freezer temperatures and report temperatures that
fall outside standards. · Coordinate weekly pulls with Kitchen
Manager and Director. · Maintain daily communication with Kitchen
Manager and Director of items being donated for menu development. ·
Refueling, proper storage of and maintaining cleanliness of mission
vehicles. · Maintain the orderly storage of food and non-food items
in warehouse. · Use FIFO to properly rotate food when appropriate.
· Properly date incoming food. · Ensure safe and timely handling of
temperature sensitive foods. · Direct and oversee volunteers and
guest in sorting, organizing, and storing donated products. ·
Oversee the creation and distribution of emergency food baskets
when needed. · Oversee the donation of unused food items to partner
organizations and record keeping of pounds donated. · Weigh and
record all food donations using Thrift Tracker. · Record
appropriate data for South Michigan Food Bank. Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities Required: · Highly ethical with the ability to make
smart, timely decisions. · Ability to drive large box trucks. ·
Using a pallet scale to weigh high volume donations. ·
Knowledgeable of tailgate lift, walk behind lift-truck, pallet
jack. · Use navigation device to locate donor agencies. Personal
Attributes and Values: · Have a personal relationship with the Lord
Jesus Christ and a desire to serve Him. · Be a consistent witness
for Jesus Christ. · Exhibit spiritual maturity as defined by
evangelical biblical standards and in accordance with the employee
handbook. · Have a heart of compassion and caring toward the
homeless and hurting, as well as a passion about ministering life
transformation in an urban setting. · Demonstrates a courteous and
Christ-like manner with internal and external partners. · Highly
ethical with the ability to make smart, rapid decisions;
demonstrates excellent integrity. · Flexible, cooperative spirit. ·
Remain calm under pressure. · Attitude of perseverance in fast
paced environment. · Possess and promote a drug, nicotine free
lifestyle. Working Conditions/Physical Factors: Occasionally =
1%-33%; Frequently = 34%-66%; Continuously = 67%-100% • Work in
varying temperatures from 0 to 110 degrees between winter and
summer, coolers, and freezers. • Standing: Frequently • Reaching:
Frequently • Climbing: Frequently, stairs, ramp • Lifting:
Frequently, up to 50lbs • Bending: Frequently Equipment/Tools Used:
· Phone · Computer Education/Experience and/or Certification: ·
Preferred 2 years warehouse experience. · Highschool diploma/GED ·
Serv-Safe Certified. · Driver’s license with ability to be approved
by KGM insurance agency.
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