Warehouse Vocation Specialist

Portland, OR
Program Services
Program Services

OVERVIEW

Portland Rescue Mission, is seeking a Warehouse Vocation Specialist. This gifted servant will personify equipping, organization and support, as they join a Christ-centered team with an award-winning culture and a commitment to serving others.

Are you ready to transform and be transformed as you support men and women recovering from homelessness and addiction towards long-term vocational success? If so, we invite you to thoughtfully consider this unique opportunity.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

  • How to apply: We ask all applicants to apply through the Portland Rescue Mission online application form found on our careers page: https://portlandrescuemission.hiringthing.com/job/969841/warehouse-vocation-specialist
  • Status: Full-Time, 40 hours, Non-Exempt
  • Hours: Monday-Friday, day shift
  • Pay Rate: $23.55-25.00 per hour
  • Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, 3 weeks PTO, 10 paid holidays and matching retirement
  • Location: Multi-site, including warehouse at Drive Away Hunger: 8301 NE Jonesmore St, Portland and Burnside Shelter: 

    111 W Burnside St, Portland


THE TEAM

The Operations Department at Portland Rescue Mission (PRM) is a group of dedicated professionals using their operational skills for life-changing Christian ministry. Our goal is to participate in what God is doing in the lives of the men, women and children we serve at PRM with integrity and excellence. In doing this, we honor the high calling of serving those in need, knowing that excellent resource management and accountability create a sustainable environment in which our ministry can flourish. 

THE POSITION

The Warehouse Vocation Specialist will lead and mentor a group of up to ten program participants, fostering a positive and productive work environment within our warehouses and two social enterprises: Drive Away Hunger and Fresh Start Catering. They are responsible for overseeing all aspects of our in-kind donation supply chain as they manage the transportation, handling, storage, and accurate documentation of these crucial resources via the vocational training program. Through expert warehouse management, this person will guarantee the timely and secure movement of goods from our generous donors to our facilities and the partner agencies we proudly support. Included in the responsibilities is the ongoing safe operation, thorough record-keeping, and proactive maintenance of our warehouse equipment fleet. 

THE ESSENTIALS

  • Manage and supervise program participants and provide training to support future employment opportunities.
  • Effectively manage and prioritize transportation and warehousing needs according to urgency, and ensure the safe and efficient flow of in-kind donations.
  • Participate in PRM’s safety committee to advance the missions culture of safety and oversee the driver training program for our fleet vehicles providing both driven and written tests for new drivers.
  • Ensure that inter-mission mail service is delivered timely and consistently among the PRM locations.
  • Promptly respond to transportation, handling, and storage requests and build positive relationships with donors and partners.
  • Oversee safe operation of forklift and other warehouse equipment. Provide trainings and certifications for all involved staff, residents, and volunteers.


BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • A passionate relationship with Jesus Christ and a testimony of continued growth in faith
  • A personal ethos and work ethic that reflects Portland Rescue Mission’s ministry culture – Highly Relational, Christ-Centered, Joyful Servant
  • Agreement with Portland Rescue Mission’s Statement of Faith and Code of Ethics
  • Demonstrated experience in leading a team
  • Experience in a warehouse and transportation setting
  • A clean driving record with ODL license (CDL is a plus)
  • Forklift certification or willingness to obtain one
  • Good communication skills, with a focus on supportive training and customer service
  • Experience in Microsoft Windows software
  • Ability to pass PRM van and truck driving tests
  • Ability to sit and drive for long periods of time
  • Ability to get into and out of the trucks-both the cabs and the backs
  • Ability to lift at least 80 lbs. unassisted

EQUIPMENT USED

  • Telephone, smart phone, fax and voice mail 
  • Computer
  • Copier and related office equipment
  • Fork lift, pallet jack, hand truck
  • PRM Vehicles (including vans and 15-20 ft box trucks)


MISSION AND DISTINCTIVES

OUR MISSION

To demonstrate the compassion of Christ

OUR UNIQUE APPROACH

From the first sandwich that was shared in 1949, to today's fully integrated emergency, recovery, and training services, Portland Rescue Mission is a highly relational ministry. The Mission builds supportive and caring communities, meets people at their point of need, equips them, and provides a path forward. In-depth partnership with churches and volunteers, multiple tiers of services and a focus on growing Christian disciples is fundamental to Portland Rescue Mission’s success.