Food Rescue Warehouse Associate (PT)

Sharing Excess•Philadelphia, PA

6d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Sharing Excess is a food rescue organization focused on reducing food waste through scalable and sustainable solutions. It moves nearly 2 million pounds of food every week and more than 100 million pounds annually to community partners nationwide. The Food Rescue Warehouse Associate sorts and packs produce and assists with warehouse operations in the Wholesale Produce Market. The role involves working on a close-knit team in a temperature-controlled warehouse and supporting efforts to reduce food waste and food insecurity. Associates generally work approximately 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on weekdays, although scheduling may flex based on operational needs and market or employment status. Starting pay is $17 per hour.

Requirements

Available to work 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Friday; scheduling may flex based on needs.
Must have a personal vehicle or reliable transportation because the warehouse is in an industrial area that may not be easily accessible by public transportation.
Able to stand for extended periods, up to 7 hours.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds at one time.
Able to bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions.
Comfortable working in a temperature-controlled, cool environment.
Able to maneuver through a busy warehouse and handle food safely.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Inspect produce and sort edible from inedible food, identifying issues such as bruising, mold, and puncture wounds.
Set up, break down, and maintain the food sorting area.
Weigh food donations using a pallet scale.
Help maintain accurate records of food donations and distributions.
Supervise and train on-site volunteer produce sorters when applicable.
Pack produce into boxes for distribution.
Move produce pallets using an electric power jack.
Help coordinate and move food from the sorting area to the loading dock or external vehicles.
Maintain a safe and clean warehouse environment.
Build mixed produce pallets for partner pickups and deliveries.