Food Rescue Warehouse Associate

About the role

Our warehouse associates work approximately 9 am - 2 pm Monday through Friday (market and full or part time status dependent), so being comfortable with early mornings is a must!

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
• Helping maintain 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 9am - 2 pm Monday through Friday (Varies by market)
• Forklift certification preferred
• Must have access to reliable transportation

Physical Requirements

• 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 Pay: $17/hour