Pantry Operations Specialist

JOB TITLE: Pantry Operations Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                        STATUS: Full-time, Non-exempt, Tuesday-Saturday                                                                                                                                                                      REPORTS TO: Pantry Manager                                                                                                                                                                                                    DIRECT REPORTS: None

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under the general supervision of the Pantry Manager, this position will be responsible for supporting day- to-day operations of the Kroger Community Food Pantry at Mid-Ohio Food Collective.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Preps and stages produce pallets for pantry floor and Pantry Express.
• Organizes and manages product movement of food pantry inventory.
• Maintains produce cooler. Assures all produce is pulled and organized before bringing to pantry floor. 
• Uses forklift to retrieve pallets from freezer storage area. 
• Assist and directs volunteers as needed. 
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following safety practices and policies.
• Participates in special projects as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Licenses/Designations: Food Safety Certification (provided by Mid-Ohio Food Collective). Forklift Operator Certification (provided by Mid-Ohio Food Collective).

Experience: One year of warehouse experience including use of a forklift (propane and electric) and electric pallet jack (4ft and 8ft is required). Working knowledge of general warehouse machinery and operations. 

Knowledge: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.

Skills/Competencies: Must have good customer service and communication skills. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and in a team environment. 

JOB CONDITIONS:

Working Conditions:  This job requires working some evening and weekend hours. Must be able to: perform moderate to heavy physical labor (must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.).  Daily walking, bending, reaching, pushing and pulling. Must work in various climate temperatures (coolers, warehouse, etc.).

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.

Current Openings for Pantry Operations Specialist Jobs at Mid-Ohio Food Collective