JOB SUMMARY:

Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC) is looking for a Team Lead at our Mid-Ohio Market at Gantz. Under the general supervision of the Pantry Manager, this position is responsible for supporting day- to-day operations of the Food Pantry at MOFC. The Pantry Lead will provide oversight and assist, guide and train volunteers, temporary employees and Pantry Specialists.

Hours are Tuesdays through Fridays from 8am-4:30pm and Saturdays from 7:30am-4pm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preps and stages produce pallets for pantry floor and Pantry Express.
• Organizes product movement of food pantry inventory, including working with Pantry Manager to order and maintain inventory.
• Maintains cleanliness and compliance paperwork on all freezers and coolers.
• Assures all produce is pulled, organized and quality checked before bringing to pantry floor.
• Uses forklift to retrieve pallets from freezer storage area.
• Assists and directs volunteers and Specialist staff as needed.
• Assists in registering customers as needed.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following safety practices and policies.
• Coordinates with Pantry Manager to ensure all tasks are covered by staff, temps and volunteers.
• Provides continuity program leadership when the Pantry Manager is not on-site.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Certifications: High School Diploma/GED required. Food Safety Certification (provided by Mid-Ohio Food Collective). Forklift Operator Certification (provided by Mid-Ohio Food Collective).

Experience: One year of warehouse experience including use of a forklift (propane and electric) and electric pallet jack (4 ft. and 8 ft. is required). Working knowledge of general warehouse machinery and operations. Potential candidates must have experience training and retaining individuals to achieve set goals. Computer skills are necessary for maintaining pantry records and completing monthly/annual reports. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.

Skills/Competencies: Strong organization, communication and people skills are required. Must have excellent customer service and communication skills. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and in a team environment. Candidates must represent Mid-Ohio Food Collective with professionalism when interacting with clients, volunteers, community members and staff.

JOB CONDITIONS:

This position is often indoors and outdoors throughout the day. Must be able to perform moderate to heavy physical labor (lift 30 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally). Daily walking, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling (300 lbs. with use of manual pallet jack). Frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching. Must be able to work in varying climate temperatures.

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, duties, responsibilities of requirements. Any individual may be required to perform any other job-related activities or functions requested by his/her manager, subject to reasonable accommodation. Mid-Ohio Food Collective reserves the right to modify this job description to reflect changes in essential job duties made necessary by changing organizational needs.

Mid-Ohio Food Collective is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.