Distribution Specialist

Join our team and become a part of something bigger, a force for change in the fight against hunger. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is more than just a food bank. We champion healthier lifestyles and positively impact social and economic change. Together we can create a stronger, more resilient New Jersey for everyone!     

As a Distribution Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating the distribution of large donations of perishable and short-coded items to our network partners in a timely, fair, and equitable manner.   

What you’ll do in your role:  

• Process distribution of special or hard-to-move products due to large quantities and/or perishable nature, e. g., produce, dairy, juices, and close-coded product. 
• Communicate frequently with other departments regarding incoming product. 
• Collaborate with other team members on selection of product for community distributions. 
• Coordinate with mobile pantries, community distribution, and sites to move perishable products as needed. 
• Track distribution of special products as allocated to our network partners until they are received and ensure data entry is completed in a timely manner. 
• Assist with development and implementation of a process and procedure to move perishable items quickly through distribution system to prevent loss of viable product. 
• Coordinate with the transportation team to schedule deliveries when needed. 

Why you’ll love working at CFBNJ:  

• Opportunity for impact: Last year we provided over 88 million nutritious meals across New Jersey and educated over 25,000 people about health and nutrition. 
• Balance: Generous time off, 14 paid holidays, childcare resources, and organization-wide engagement days.  
• Financial Wellness: 401k with 4% company match after 1 year.  
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness Programs.  

• Recognition and Certifications: Learning opportunities, tuition and certificate reimbursement, and engagement with our reward and recognition program, Bonusly 

What you’ll need to be successful in this role:    

• High School Diploma or eight years of relevant work experience may be substituted for degree.  
• Previous experience in a warehouse distribution center is required.  
• Technical aptitude (familiarity with Microsoft O365, Microsoft Teams and Chromebook platform) with the ability to learn new applications quickly. 
• Positive, can-do attitude, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a high degree of self-motivation and the ability to work well on a team and learn new concepts quickly. 

CFBNJ is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on  race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, pregnancy or breastfeeding, disability, being a victim of domestic violence, status in the uniformed services of the United States (including veteran status), record of arrest, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.