Food Distribution Associate

This is a fast paced, physically active, community-facing role connecting Bounty & Soul with the greater local food system. The Food Distribution Associate member will join a team of Bounty & Soul staff and volunteers that work together in our food hub and at community food distribution markets to provide healthy food for those experiencing food insecurity. The right person will maintain professionalism; foster community partnerships; distribute fresh food with joy, equity, compassion, and respect; operate our fleet of vehicles and equipment with care and safety; and meet the significant physical demands of the job.

Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life Insurance
Paid time off

Culture
Bounty & Soul is an innovative grass-roots community-based organization working to advance food and health equity by giving everyone a fair opportunity to eat well, live healthily, and thrive. We provide consistent access to nourishing food, health & wellbeing education, and a supportive community. We are an energetic, passionate, and committed team with more than 550 volunteers that we rely on for the successful implementation of our work.

Responsibilities
Vehicle and Equipment Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicles ranging in size from pickup trucks to large 25+ foot long refrigerated box trucks with heavy loads.
• Operate company equipment with professionalism and care.
• Maintain cleanliness of company vehicles. Take personal responsibility for the safe and good working order of all equipment and vehicles.
• Drive forklifts and operate other warehouse equipment with care.

Food Handling Responsibilities

• Cross-function with the Farmers Alliance team in food sourcing and distribution
• Set up and display of food at in-person markets, implementing Bounty & Soul market guidelines and adhering to standards set forth by the Director of Food and Farms
• Support quality and quantity of food for distribution
• Perform loading/unloading/storing of donated produce
• Record weights of food donations in food donation logs
• Maintain overall cleanliness and organization of the food storage and work areas
• Follow and support strict food safety, sanitation standards, and procedures

Community Engagement Responsibilities

• Lead community Farmers Market Truck events and other food distribution events
• Foster healthy, collaborative partnerships with community-based organizations.
• Ensure the collection of participation data at Farmers Market Truck events and other food distribution events.

Requirements
US Driver's License
Lift up to 50 pounds
Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bounty & Soul provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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