Sharing Excess

Food Rescue Warehouse Associate

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
competitive hourly wage
team environment
Opportunity for impact
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Sharing Excess is a rapidly growing national nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing surplus food and redistributing it to communities in need at no cost. Operating at one of the largest produce terminals in the world, the Hunts Point Produce Market in New York City, Sharing Excess plays a vital role in reducing food waste and addressing food insecurity. With over 80 million pounds of rescued food to date and diverting more than 200,000 pounds weekly from landfills, the organization significantly impacts local communities by redistributing fresh produce and other food items to charitable organizations and programs. Sharing Excess prides itself... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Ability to stand for extended periods up to 7 hours
  • must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at one time
  • commitment to a flexible weekday schedule
  • ability to maneuver through a busy warehouse
  • prior warehouse or food handling experience preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Available 10 am - 3 pm Monday to Friday
  • forklift certification preferred
  • must have a personal vehicle or reliable transportation
  • comfortable working in a temperature-controlled environment
  • ability to bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions
  • ability to handle food safely
  • strong teamwork and communication skills

Job Duties

  • Inspecting produce and sorting edible vs non-edible food
  • setting up, breaking down, and general upkeep of food sorting area
  • weighing food donations with a pallet scale
  • helping maintain accurate records of food donations
  • supervising and training on-site volunteer produce sorters, when applicable
  • packing produce in boxes ready for distribution
  • moving pallets of produce with an electrical power jack
  • helping coordinate and move food from the sorting area to the loading dock or external vehicles
  • maintaining a safe and clean warehouse environment

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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