Hunger Prevention Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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

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.