Food Rescue Warehouse Associate

Responsibilities

• Inspecting produce and sorting edible vs. non-edible food (looking for bruising, mold, puncture wounds, etc. and sorting out inedible produce)
• Setting up, breaking down, and general upkeep of food sorting area
• Weighing food donations with a pallet scale
• Maintaining accurate records of food donations and distributions
• Supervising and training on-site volunteer produce sorters, when applicable
• Packing produce in boxes ready for distribution
• Moving pallets of produce with an electrical power jack
• Helping coordinate and move food from the sorting area to the loading dock or external vehicles
• Maintaining a safe and clean warehouse environment
• Building mixed pallets of produce for partner pickups/deliveries

Qualifications

• Available 9 am - 2 pm M-F (Varies by market)
• Forklift certification preferred
• Must have a personal vehicle or reliable transportation (Our warehouse is in an industrial area & may not easily be accessible via public transportation)
• Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 7 hours)
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at one time
• Capability to bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions
• Comfortable working in a temperature-controlled environment (cooler temperatures)
• Ability to maneuver through a busy warehouse and handle food safely

Compensation

Starting Salary: $21 per hour