Warehouse Associate – Food Sorting & Packing
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Start your day by getting your hands dirty and doing good. Our warehouse associates work 7 am-2 pm every weekday and are responsible for sanitation/managing food waste and assisting with warehouse operations in the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on a team, in a temperature-controlled warehouse environment. You will assist with a variety of essential tasks to ensure our operations run smoothly and be an essential part of our nonprofit as we reduce food waste and food insecurity across Philadelphia.
Responsibilities:
- Inspecting and de-packaging all of the non-edible produce (including food that is bruised, moldy, punctured, etc).
- Set up, breakdown, and general upkeep of food sorting area.
- Supervising and training on-site volunteer produce sorters/depackagers, when applicable.
- Packs produce in boxes ready for distribution.
Qualifications:
- Available 7 am -2 pm M-F.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at one time.
- Must have a personal vehicle. Our warehouse is in an industrial area and not accessible via public transportation.
- Passionate about community food security and reducing food waste, interested in mission-driven work.
Compensation: $15-$18/hr, commensurate with experience.
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