Warehouse/Food Rescue Volunteer

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Warehouse/Food Rescue

Purpose: The Warehouse volunteer is responsible for processing incoming food deliveries and keeping food stocked in the food shelf, refrigerator, and freezer.

Description of Role:

The role of Warehouse/Food Rescue Volunteer enhances our organization’s ability to directly impact our mission to provide food for those who need it, when they need it. What would it feel like to know that each time you volunteer, you’ll be making a real difference by ensuring the food we distribute is safe using proper storage, sorting, and handling procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sort and store bulk food products that is delivered to our warehouse.
• Assist with distribution of prepacked food boxes.
• Follow food safety guidelines provided for each category of product: bakery, dairy, deli and produce.
• Re-box product that is to be distributed to our clients.
• Dispose properly of products that do not meet guidelines.
• Take guidance and direction from Valley Outreach staff.
• Ensure a safe working space by following all warehouse safety guidelines.

Key Requirements and Expectations:

• Plastic gloves will be provided and should be worn while handling food.
• Must be able to lift 15-30 pounds.
• Must be able to bend and twist to pick up items.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Commitment to racial equity and social justice and willingness to learn and be curious.

Physical Demands:

• Able to lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs. repetitively and safely.
• Able to tolerate walking and standing on hard surfaces for up to 2 hours at a time.
• Able to bend, reach and grasp cans of food.

Time Commitment: two times per Month

Time commitment varies depending on volunteer availability. A typical shift is 3-4 hours, once a week. If unable to commit to a regular weekly shift, volunteers can also opt to be placed on substitution list to be called whenever there is a volunteer absence.

Monday: 8am - 1pm

Tuesday: 11am - 2pm or 1pm - 4pm or 4pm - 7pm

Thursday: 11am - 2pm or 1pm - 4pm or 4pm - 7pm

Friday: 8am - 1pm or 10am - 1pm

Training and Support:

Warehouse volunteers will receive training from the Warehouse Coordinator prior to the start of their shift. New volunteers will shadow experienced volunteers prior to working alone. All volunteers will receive as needed training applicable to their position.