Job Title: Distribution Center/Volunteer Associate

Job Summary: The Distribution Center/Volunteer Associate is responsible for providing supervision and training to operational volunteers; acceptance and delivery of all products; and the general maintenance, cleanliness, and organization of all facilities, equipment and vehicles.

Reports to: Director of Operations

Classification: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions:

1. Personally commit to and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where all voices are sought, heard, and respected.

2. Keep up to date on industry trends, have working knowledge of the Feeding America Partner Food Bank Agreement requirements, information contained on HungerNet, and the Learning Hub, as it relates to the Distribution Center Associate/Back-Up Driver position.

3. Cultivate positive relations with agency and community partners, program participants, staff, volunteers, donors and other constituents.

4. Support the organization’s volunteer cultivation and stewardship strategy.

5. Work with staff to determine weekly volunteer activities and schedule.

6. Provide supervision to volunteers and train them on project implementation including but not limited to: food safety practices, sanitation, labeling or other project requirements, and ensure their adherence to organizational policies.

7. Accurately process inventory transactions related to job functions in Ceres.

8. Ensure the timely unloading, inspection, and inventory of all product arriving at the facility and sign necessary admittance forms.

9. Organize and maintain the distribution center to ensure maximum cleanliness and efficiency of space.

10. Complete and record required documentation (e.g. equipment temperature logs, pest control reports, vehicle inspection reports, and cleaning schedules).

11. Pick and set up of orders for delivery and pick up.

12. Observe safety practices and procedures while in and out of the distribution center and while operating equipment and vehicles. Allow no one, except staff, to go into distribution center without the accompaniment of staff.

13. Support required training (personal and food safety; civil rights, etc.) and implementation to ensure dignified and safe food access; personal safety of staff, volunteers, agency and community partners, program participants and/or others working at/visiting organizational facilities and/or program sites.

14. Inspect equipment reporting any maintenance issues to the Distribution Center Manager.

15. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations and/or President/CEO.

Qualifications Required:

• High School Education or equivalent experience
• Interest in hunger issues or related social services
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organization skills and an attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, exercising initiative and sound judgment
• Ability to work as a team with various staff members
• Sound data/record management
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly, 100 pounds occasionally; frequently lift, bend and stand
• Satisfactorily pass pre-employment and on-going employment drug testing
• Forklift Operator Safety Training (may be obtained following hire)
• ServSafe Certification (may be obtained following hire)

Qualifications Preferred:

• Knowledge of, or experience in, the food and/or transportation industry
• Computer experience including experience with Microsoft 365

In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, Second Harvest is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all of its employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.

Developed 10/20/23

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.20 - $21.85 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person