Greater Boston Collaborative Food Access Hub
Position: Hunger Prevention Specialist
Location: 30 Northampton St., Roxbury, MA 02118
Reports to: Director of Operations
Position Type: Part-Time
Job Responsibilities:
· Set up packing line with food at beginning of shift (as directed by Pantry Operations Manager)
· Stock the bagging area with food that will be used to pack bags for the day
· Pack grocery bags
· Identify unfit produce and place in compost boxes under tables
· Replenish/restock food as needed for line
· Stack empty pallets
· Break down and recycle all cardboard boxes in recycling bins throughout the day
· Pull bags from tables and place them in carts to prepare for deliveries or on pallets (as directed by Pantry Operations Manager)
· Assist drivers in loading deliveries
· Assist with deliveries as needed
· Attend staff meetings
· Complete all required YMCA training courses and food safety courses
When packing is complete for the day:
· Remove all food from line/tables and return to proper pallets
· Refrigerate unused produce
· Remove all compost boxes from line and place all spoiled produce in compost bins
· Disinfect all tables and carts
· Empty all trash bins into trash compactor and replace trash bags
· Empty all recycling bins into recycling compactor
· Sweep both packing areas
· Other duties as assigned by manager
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.