Food Rescue Warehouse Associate
About The Position
Sharing Excess is one of the fastest-growing food rescue organizations in America, built on a simple but powerful mission: to reduce food waste through scalable and sustainable solutions. What started as a grassroots movement now operates across the country—moving nearly 2 million pounds of food every week, over 100 million pounds annually, to thousands of community partners nationwide. Our work is visionary, impactful, and deeply human. We move quickly, think creatively, and operate like a high-growth startup—with the heart of a grassroots movement. From building custom technology to rethinking the food supply chain, we’re actively reshaping how food reaches communities. If you're looking for a career with purpose—where your daily efforts make the world a better place—look no further than team SE. Our warehouse associates work approximately 9 am - 2 pm every weekday, so being comfortable with early mornings is a must! Main responsibilities for this position include sorting and packing produce and assisting with warehouse operations in the Wholesale Produce Market. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on a close-knit team and in a temperature-controlled warehouse environment. You will assist with a variety of essential tasks to ensure our operations run smoothly and be an essential part of our nonprofit as we reduce food waste and food insecurity across the region.
Requirements
- Available 9 am - 2 pm M-F (Varies by market,)
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Forklift certification preferred
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
