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.