Food Shelf Laborer​/Driver

Food Shelf Laborer/Driver

Full Time Manual Labor Shakopee Office, Shakopee, MN, US 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $18.00 To $18.00 Hourly

HOURS:

40 hours/Week

The Food Shelf Laborer can be a physically demanding position. We rely heavily on our team in this position. We require people who are hard working every day, committed, reliable, and dependable!

This position is responsible for day-to-day operations within the food shelf. This position is labor intensive, involving consistent heavy lifting above 50 pounds throughout the day. You must know how to operate a pallet jack (electric & regular) to rotate various larger items and to move pallets as needed. A valid driver's license is required, and candidate must be able to drive a box truck and transit van.

The Food Shelf Laborer is also responsible for continuous stocking of shelves to ensure adequate food supply, sorting produce, moving product, assisting clients, handling donations internally and externally, light cleaning, and assisting with various food shelf projects. This position is expected to have knowledge of all areas within the food shelf and will act as a substitute when/if needed.

• Unload donation deliveries and food bank deliveries, tracking weights as appropriate.
• Sort produce for the shopping floor and cooler.
• Sort and stock deliveries, including stocking shopping area.
• Assisting clients through the food shelf to select food items.
• Light daily cleaning, including sweeping, mopping, and emptying garbage/recycling bins.
• Back up driver to pick up retail rescue food from local grocery stores and donation drives.
• Assist with mobile food shelf, including packing, delivering and preparation.
• Assist with food deliveries, including multiple food distributions in our service area.
• Provide guidance and support for community service workers and county work program employees.
• Assist Food Shelf Manager with daily tasks and shift work focus when needed.
• Works collaboratively with other staff, clients, partners, and volunteers.
• Responsible for assisting with community projects, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Fostering Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Customer Centered
• Analytical Thinking
• Use of Technology and information management

• Must have a VALID Mn Driver's License & be able to drive
• Must be able to drive and operate a box truck and transit van
• Must be able & willing toliftover
  50 pounds consistently

High school education, post-secondary training, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a related industry.

• Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
• Principles and practices of conflict resolution, customer service and outreach.
• Local community resources and regional community services programs.

• Working effectively with persons of diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Maintaining composure and working effectively under stressful conditions.
• Collaborating as a team member, with colleagues, staff, and community representatives.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

A valid Minnesota State Driver’s License, proof of insurance and review of Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report is required.

Position can be labor intensive. Work is performed in a warehouse environment which requires regular heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds, sometimes larger, heavy boxes, and other various items. You must have access to reliable transportation. The ability to drive a motor vehicle is required. A job in this category requires walking and standing to a significant degree.

Grade:

N-4

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Department:
Food Shelf

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY:
Scott, Carver, Dakota CAP Agency will not deny anyone the opportunities for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability or status with regard to public assistance.

The Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer