Weekend Warehouse Coordinator

Weekend Warehouse Coordinator Ballard Food Bank - 4.2 Seattle, WA Job Details Part-time $35 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Box truck Teamwork Volunteer management Driver's License Warehouse experience Full Job Description Ballard Food Bank's mission is to bring food and hope to our neighbors because there can be enough for everyone. To achieve our mission, we provide access to nutritious foods through our grocery model food bank, Kindness Café, and Community Resource Hub, which encompasses financial resources, referral, and mail services that support self-sufficiency. We also advocate for food equity and justice. Our home, which opened in October 2021, serves as a Hub for Hope as it brings together food, services, and community partners in a one-stop shop. The Ballard Food Bank actively strives to be an anti-racist organization and promotes the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in its work.

Position Summary:

Ballard Food Bank is hiring a Weekend Warehouse Coordinator to conduct warehouse operations during food bank off-hours, playing a key role in preparing the space for the week ahead. The Weekend Warehouse Coordinator is a member of a two-person team, working alongside a small group of volunteers to collect and process food recovery donations from our grocery partners, and support food drives and other weekend events. This is a good fit for someone who enjoys variety, working with volunteers, and creating structure in a high-use space.

Responsibilities:

Collect donations from local grocery partners, utilizing a food bank van or box truck Provide guidance and training for weekend volunteers Assess lifespan of recovered food and donations according to USDA food safety protocols Receive and unload deliveries, including moving boxes of up to 50 lbs. and operating a pallet jack Support weekend food drives and other events Collaborate across teams to facilitate corporate volunteer events Provide weekly updates to manager and team members Foster relationships with community partners Perform weekly cleaning tasks in the warehouse, including mopping the walk-in cooler Maintain organization and cleanliness in the warehouse and parking lot

Skills/Qualifications:

Prior food handling, grocery, and/or warehouse experience in a food related environment Experience leading and engaging volunteers, including giving feedback and guidance Ability to foster an energizing and collaborative environment with people from diverse backgrounds Takes initiative and works well both independently and as part of a team Ability to handle challenges or unexpected situations with a solution-oriented and collaborative approach Prior experience driving a sprinter van or box truck in urban streetscapes Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds regularly, maneuvering in and out of a van or truck, and spending most of the time on your feet Valid US driver's license with a clean and safe driving record Commitment to Ballard Food Bank's mission and core values

Hours:

This is a part-time position, working 20 hours onsite at the food bank on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Salary & Benefits:

The starting range for this position is $35 per hour. Ballard Food Bank provides a comprehensive benefits package including but not restricted to: Medical, dental and vision benefits; employer-matched Simple IRA; paid vacation, wellness leave, and holidays.

How to apply:

Please answer the following question and submit your response, along with your resume to with "Weekend Warehouse Coordinator" in the subject line. Please, no calls or email inquiries. Below are Ballard Food Bank's core values. Please share which of these values resonates with you the most and why. Access to food is a human right, as is access to housing, education, and healthcare. Lack of access to these fundamental rights is a direct result of systemic racism and other systemic injustices that lead to poverty. Every individual is worthy of respect, and we value each person's dignity, worth, and lived experience. We commit to centering relationships and meeting people where they are in the moment. We strive to create a welcoming, intentionally inclusive environment. We seek to include perspectives, input, and guidance from the people we serve. Healthy, culturally appropriate food is critical to our community's wellbeing. We are stewards of the land. We aim to minimize our environmental footprint, promote sustainability, and support local farmers and communities to grow their own food.

Equal Opportunity Employment :

Ballard Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to cultivate a staff team that reflects the rich diversity of our community. We value a team that is vibrant, inclusive and offers a place of belonging. Applicants representing the diversity of our communities including, people of color, people with disabilities, people with lived experience, and people of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions are encouraged to apply.

Pay:

$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person