JOB SUMMARY:

Assists volunteers in learning and performing food recovery and packing tasks for Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC), while providing a high level of customer service. Maintains workspaces used for reclamation purposes.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Trains volunteers on how to inspect and package products based on various project objectives.
• Supports volunteers throughout the duration of work shifts by moving product, dismissing for break, answering questions.
• Follows SOPs, safety policies, and inventory control guidelines to ensure safe and accurate outcomes.
• Sets up volunteer projects according to the Tentative Project Schedule.
• Maintains clean and organized workspaces.
• Cross trains and assists in Volunteer Check-In.
• Unload truckloads of product and supplies as needed.
• Maintains supply inventory for daily project use.
• Helps create a volunteer-friendly environment.
• Participates in volunteer recognition and appreciation activities.
• Participates in MOF activities as needed.
• Participates in special projects at the request of the Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Education and Certifications: High School Diploma/GED required. Food Safety Certification or must be able to receive such certification from the Mid-Ohio Food Collective.

Certification to operate an electric pallet jack, stand-up and sit-down forklift or must be able to become certified on such equipment during the first 90 days of employment (training and certification provided by Mid-Ohio Food Collective).

Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in a distribution center. Working knowledge of reclamation principles and procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Skills/Competencies: Good verbal & written communication skills. Good time management and prioritization skills. Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and in a team environment. Ability to interact and instruct diverse audiences. Excellent customer service skills.

JOB CONDITIONS:

Working Conditions: Warehouse environment. Safety sensitive position due to regular interaction with heavy machinery. Must be able to: perform moderate to heavy physical labor (lift 30 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally). Daily walking, bending, reaching, pushing and pulling (300 lbs with use of manual pallet jack.) Frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching. Must work in constantly changing climate temperatures, humid and noisy conditions. Some night and weekend work required. Applicants must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for employment.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to the principal and essential function of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some associates assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Any individual may be required to perform any other job-related activities or functions requested by his/her manager, subject to reasonable accommodation. Mid-Ohio Food Collective reserves the right to modify this job description to reflect changes in essential job duties made necessary by changing organizational needs, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Mid-Ohio Food Collective is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.