Food Rescue Warehouse Associate

Sharing Excess•New York, NY

13d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

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