Redirection Associate
About The Position
About Kanbe’s Markets:Kanbe’s Markets is dedicated to providing fresh, high-quality produce to underserved communities. Our mission is to create a healthier and more equitable food system. As a key part of our team, you’ll help bring this mission to life by ensuring the efficient distribution of produce to our store locations, maintaining the quality of our products, and representing Kanbe’s in the community. Summary of Position The Redirection Associate supports all operations related to the mobilization of volunteers and food redirection in the Kanbe’s Warehouse. This position works with volunteers and the Redirection Program Team to sort produce, maintain quality standards, and keep the warehouse environment clean and organized. Ideal candidates enjoy hands-on work, interacting with volunteers, and contributing to a mission-driven nonprofit environment. This position reports to the Redirection Program Manager.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Able to lift 40lbs
- Ability to stand and work for long periods of time
- Able to operate a pallet jack (with training)
- Basic computer skills including email, word processing, and online programs
- Ability to follow procedures and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Background Check
- Reference Check
- Negative drug test prior to employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with fresh produce handling
- Inventory management
- Class E driver’s license
- Experience with youth programming
- Electric Pallet Jack & Forklift certification (Available through Kanbe’s if required for this role)
- Occasional evening and weekend availability
- Food Handler’s Card
Responsibilities
- Welcome volunteer groups at Kanbe’s Markets
- Provide groups a positive, meaningful sorting experience
- Ensures that quality control standards for sorting produce are upheld
- Work with Volunteer Manager and External Affairs to advertise to volunteers about opportunities to donate and continue to volunteer
- Greet & load out Hunger Relief Partners as needed
- Assist in packing donation pallets
- Support detailed record keeping of redirected destinations and volume
- Maintain organization, cleanliness and work flow of warehouse spaces
- Maintain cleanliness of all supplies needed for food redirection sorting (cans, boxes, crates, etc.)
- Manage trash and recycling levels within warehouse
- Collaborate with the Redirection Team to log all incoming produce and units sorted and redirected to respective destinations
- Provide general support to Redirection Coordinators and Managers in daily operations
Benefits
- Full-time position with health insurance benefits.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) available after 90 days of continuous employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
