Food Bank Associate

SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL COUNCIL OF SEATTLE-KING COUNTY•Seattle, WA

1d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Provides general Food Bank assistance including but not limited to food and clothing sorting, stocking, repackaging, maintenance and guest assistance. Provides back-up support to the Food Supervisor.

Requirements

Organizational skills must be good at visual/spatial relationships that optimize storage space.
Operates forklifts and hand trucks safely and follows safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Forklift operation experience

Responsibilities

Interacts with donors, volunteers, and SVdP employees in a courteous, welcoming, and appropriate manner.
Data entry of Food Bank Clients as they enter the food bank.
Trains volunteers in appropriate food handling and safety measures.
Supports the Food Bank Supervisor & Food Bank Manager with the coordination of food orders, food purchases, supply purchases.
Supports Food Bank Supervisor in coordinating event set-up and tear-down.
Responsible for sorting /distribution of miscellaneous donations, and preparation of other foods.
Ensures food supplies are fresh and safe for guest consumption.
Coordinates proper set up and breakdown of Food Bank equipment, materials, and supplies on open operation days.
Loads and unloads food and clothing donations, and other materials.
Ensures clothing and clothing supplies are provided to the Clothing Bank.
Works closely with volunteers in food recovery and food repackaging efforts.
Operates forklifts and hand trucks safely and follows safety policies and procedures.
Drives Box Truck to pick up food from donating vendors.
Maintains all equipment in good operating order.
Maintains, cleans, organizes refrigerators and freezers, and notifies supervisor when services or repairs are necessary.
Keeps loading dock and interior and exterior areas clean and safe.
Organizational skills must be good at visual/spatial relationships that optimize storage space.
Works with the proper attitude that exemplifies the Society’s Statement of Values.