Food Distribution Associate

Job Description Summary:

This is a fast paced, physically active, community-facing role connecting Bounty & Soul with the greater local food system. The Food Distribution Associate member will join a team of Bounty & Soul staff and volunteers that work together in our food hub and at community food distribution markets to provide healthy food for those experiencing food insecurity. The right person will maintain professionalism; foster community partnerships; distribute fresh food with joy, equity, compassion, and respect; operate our fleet of vehicles and equipment with care and safety; and meet the significant physical demands of the job.

Minimum Requirements:

2 years of professional experience in the food industry or warehouse management Ability to lift 50-75 lbs. repeatedly Up to date and clean driver's license Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability and desire to work with a diverse group of people Experience driving large trucks or other vehicles

Duties and Responsibilities:

Vehicle and Equipment Responsibilities Drive company vehicles ranging in size from pickup trucks to large 25+ foot long refrigerated box trucks with heavy loads. Operate company equipment with professionalism and care. Maintain cleanliness of company vehicles. Take personal responsibility for the safe and good working order of all equipment and vehicles. Drive forklifts and operate other warehouse equipment with care. Food Handling Responsibilities Cross-function with the Farmers Alliance™ team in food sourcing and distribution Set up and display of food at in-person markets, implementing Bounty & Soul market guidelines and adhering to standards set forth by the Director of Food and Farms Support quality and quantity of food for distribution Perform loading/unloading/storing of donated produce Record weights of food donations in food donation logs Maintain overall cleanliness and organization of the food storage and work areas Follow and support strict food safety, sanitation standards, and procedures Community Engagement Responsibilities Lead community Farmers Market Truck events and other food distribution events Foster healthy, collaborative partnerships with community-based organizations. Ensure the collection of participation data at Farmers Market Truck events and other food distribution events.

Pay:

$23.15 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a clean Drivers License? Ability to

Commute:

Black Mountain, NC 28711 (Required)

Work Location:

In person Food Distribution Associate 1038 Old US Hwy 70 W, Black Mountain, NC 28711 $23.15 an hour - Full-time $23.15 an hour -

Full-time Job Description Summary:

This is a fast paced, physically active, community-facing role connecting Bounty & Soul with the greater local food system. The Food Distribution Associate member will join a team of Bounty & Soul staff and volunteers that work together in our food hub and at community food distribution markets to provide healthy food for those experiencing food insecurity. The right person will maintain professionalism; foster community partnerships; distribute fresh food with joy, equity, compassion, and respect; operate our fleet of vehicles and equipment with care and safety; and meet the significant physical demands of the job.

Minimum Requirements:

2 years of professional experience in the food industry or warehouse management Ability to lift 50-75 lbs. repeatedly Up to date and clean driver's license Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability and desire to work with a diverse group of people Experience driving large trucks or other vehicles

Duties and Responsibilities:

Vehicle and Equipment Responsibilities Drive company vehicles ranging in size from pickup trucks to large 25+ foot long refrigerated box trucks with heavy loads. Operate company equipment with professionalism and care. Maintain cleanliness of company vehicles. Take personal responsibility for the safe and good working order of all equipment and vehicles. Drive forklifts and operate other warehouse equipment with care. Food Handling Responsibilities Cross-function with the Farmers Alliance™ team in food sourcing and distribution Set up and display of food at in-person markets, implementing Bounty & Soul market guidelines and adhering to standards set forth by the Director of Food and Farms Support quality and quantity of food for distribution Perform loading/unloading/storing of donated produce Record weights of food donations in food donation logs Maintain overall cleanliness and organization of the food storage and work areas Follow and support strict food safety, sanitation standards, and procedures Community Engagement Responsibilities Lead community Farmers Market Truck events and other food distribution events Foster healthy, collaborative partnerships with community-based organizations. Ensure the collection of participation data at Farmers Market Truck events and other food distribution events.

Pay:

$23.15 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a clean Drivers License? Ability to

Commute:

Black Mountain, NC 28711 (Required)

Work Location:

In person