MetroMarket Operations Associate - Seasonal (April through November)
About The Position
Founded in 1981, Operation Food Search (OFS) is a hunger relief organization dedicated to reducing food insecurity and increasing equitable access to food through food provision, nutrition education, and innovative programs. OFS serves 200,000 people monthly across 42 counties in Missouri and Illinois via a network of 330 partners. The organization employs a dual approach of immediate food assistance and supportive services, alongside long-term solutions and systemic change initiatives to combat hunger. OFS's mission is to heal hunger with innovative and collaborative solutions that provide food today and help create a hunger-free tomorrow. Their vision is a region where everyone has equitable access to the food they need to lead healthy lives. Their goals include meeting immediate food needs, empowering long-term skills through nutrition education, and championing change through advocacy and addressing systemic inequities.
Requirements
- At least one year of previous customer service experience.
- Experience working in community health and/or foodservice.
- Demonstrates OFS core values.
- Ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues and program participants.
- Ability to drive small transit vehicles.
- Ability to read and understand maps and delivery instructions and navigate various routes.
- Ability to work and communicate with diverse populations.
- Ability to be an effective team member, listen to others, maintain confidentiality, and retain a calm/professional demeanor.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must have Hep A vaccination or willingness to obtain vaccination prior to start date.
- Familiar with Trauma Informed Principles.
- Willingness to drive transit vans for food deliveries within the St. Louis area.
- Willingness to assist with other OFS duties as required or as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Assists MetroMarket Leads with all produce related tasks, including delivery, produce inventory, packing produce bags, and quality control.
- Performs light janitorial duties such as sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Maintains product knowledge of items sold at the MetroMarket Mobile Market.
- Loads and unloads products to and from mobile vehicles.
- Provides excellent customer service.
- Delivers and stocks inventory of off-site programs.
- Works closely with the MetroMarket team and OFS to meet community food and other related needs.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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