Hunger Prevention Specialist
Department: Social Responsibility
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Huntington YMCA
Reporting To: Joaquin Greenwood
Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 / hour
Description
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
Key Responsibilities
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.
