Job Description
LITTLE RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Position: Warehouse Assistant – Food Distribution Dept – FT - Regular - 100% Grant Funded Pay Grade: NE4 Status: Non-Exempt/Bi-weekly pay Background Check: Extensive Hiring Range - $16.71 - $19.24 - $21.77 - Commensurate with Verified Qualifications Indian Preference applies in accordance with Ordinance #15-600-02 Summary: The position is responsible for providing access to the department’s services to the membership through the processing of program applications, answering questions, and ensuring an efficient operation from intake to completion. Employment Qualifications: Minimum Necessary Qualifications High School Diploma or GED, and Work experience of one (1) or more years in a warehouse or receiving department, and Technical skills of a beginner to intermediate user of MS Office software, computers, and office equipment. Must have a valid driver’s license, maintained throughout employment and be insurable under the Tribe’s insurance policy. Duties and Responsibilities Assist members in accessing services of department, providing referrals to other tribal programs or outside agencies as necessary. Deliver monthly food orders to qualified participants households using the department’s delivery van. Issues food commodities on a weekly, appointment-based schedule. Records issuance and received commodities into Automated Inventory System (AIS). Maintains inventory, reports inventory and stocks shelves/rotates stock as needed. Operates hand operated lift truck for loading and unloading of commodities. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of work and complies with all applicable tribal, federal, or state laws and procedures. All other position/department related duties as assigned by supervisor. Other Skills and Abilities During the course of employment, the employee will consistently utilize and demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills, good organizational skills, good interpersonal and teamwork skills, a heightened attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to work cooperatively with other departments, and a commitment to confidentiality. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None Physical Demands Frequent sitting, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, or stretching is to be expected. The nature of the work also involves manual dexterity to operate office equipment and while keyboarding. An employee will need normal or corrected to normal range of sight and hearing and will carry work-related materials up to seventy-five (75) pounds. WORKING ENVIRONMENT The work environment frequently changes from a climate-controlled environment, to one that is exposed for short periods to outdoor elements of heat, humidity, cold, wet, snowy, icy, and/or windy. The employee’s work schedule may periodically need to be flexible and adjusted according to business need. The employee must be able to effectively handle stressful and compromising situations while remaining focused and professional, as well as be able to deal with difficult people without losing perspective. Occasional overnight or local travel will be necessary to attend meetings or trainings. Application Instructions: Visit the LRBOI website to complete and submit an application, cover letter, resume, and copy of Tribal ID Front/back (if applicable) as well as any supporting documentation such as educational transcripts or certifications (website www.lrboi-nsn.gov ). All applications and supporting documents are required to be submitted electronically . For the complete job description or further information, please contact the LRBOI HR Department at: LRBOI HR Department, 2608 Government Center Dr., Manistee, MI 49660 Phone: 231.723.8288 Incomplete submissions will not be considered Conditions of employment with Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government includes superior performance in the selection process, including but not limited to all of the following; any pre-employment interviews, skills testing, credentialing, drug screening, background investigations, reference checks and previous work history, passing a pre-employment drug test and background investigation, possession of a valid Driver’s License