Packaging Associate

Community Servings•Boston, MA

2d•$0 - $19

About The Position

The Packaging Associate executes daily food packaging and sorting activities to prepare meals for clients. The role involves a combination of individual work and leading volunteer teams. The associate handles, packages, and labels meals and meal components; organizes packaged food by item type and designated area; monitors product inventory; and builds diet-specific bags and boxes. The position also involves maintaining organized, clean work and storage areas and handling products according to appropriate storage, labeling, rotation, and ready-to-eat food practices. The associate works with volunteers of all abilities, communicates with supervisors and teammates, and may perform other duties as assigned. The role requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience, and the ability to communicate in English. One year of customer service experience is preferred. The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stand for extended periods, and work in freezer and refrigerator areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Must be able to communicate in English.
Experience working as part of a team.
Comfortable interacting with the public.
Good communication skills.
Able to positively engage with and assist volunteers in a task.
Able to work independently and in teams.
Able to understand collapsed and complex diet sheets.
Knowledge of ready-to-eat food handling practices.
Knowledge of shipping and receiving.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, and stand for long periods.
Able to work in freezer and refrigerator areas.

Nice To Haves

One year of customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Properly handle, package, and label meals and meal components.
Sort and organize packaged food into the appropriate areas and by item type.
Monitor and maintain product inventory levels.
Build diet-specific bags and boxes for clients.
Work individually and lead volunteer teams to complete daily food packaging and sorting tasks.
Maintain organization and cleanliness in work and storage areas.
Store, label, and rotate products properly.
Handle frozen foods and store them appropriately.
Communicate progress and needs to supervisors and team members.
Take responsibility for assigned tasks and ensure timely completion.
Support teammates and work with volunteers of all abilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.