Food Distribution Assistant

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PHILLY PEACE IN PROGRESS

FOOD DISTRIBUTOR

Job Description

Summary: This position is primarily responsible for coordinating the implementation of Philly Peace in Progress (PPIP) food distribution programs and initiatives related to fresh food and community engagement.

EEO Classification : Service Worker

Status : Non Exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Positively contribute to an organizational culture of safe and secure food handling, warehousing and distribution.
• Ensure proper storage of food products.
• Receive and process customer orders.
• Organize and maintain inventory levels. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

1. To perform this job successfully, a candidate must have attained a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Must have a valid food handler certification.

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MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to compute basic math.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit and lift 20 pound boxes. Must be able to manage strenuous tasks and physical exertion.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but at times loud.

****Must be Dependable