MetroMarket Operations Associate

Position Summary

The Operations Associates directly assists the Metro Market Assistant Leads in running the Metro Market Mobile Market and warehouse tasks. Operations Associates are involved in a rich variety of tasks and skills, including customer service, produce display, quality control, community engagement, maintaining a clean and vibrant sales environment, and assisting with load on/ load off. This position is fun and fast paced, requiring high energy, fast learning, a great attitude, and the ability to think on your feet.

This is a seasonal role that continues through November.

• Assists Metro Market Leads with all produce related tasks, including delivery, produce inventory, packing produce bags, and quality control.
• Light janitorial duties (sweeping, mopping, taking out trash).
• Product knowledge of products sold at the Metro Market Mobile Market.
• Loading and unloading products to and from mobile vehicles.
• Provide excellent customer service skills.
• Deliver and stock inventory of off-site programs.
• Work closely with the Metro Market team and OFS to meet community food and other related needs.

• At least one year of previous customer service experience.
• Experience working in community health and/or food service.

• Demonstrates OFS core values.
• Ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues and program participants.
• Ability to drive small transit vehicles.
• Ability to read and understand maps and delivery instructions and navigate various routes.
• Ability to work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Ability to be an effective team member, listen to others, maintain confidentiality, and retain calm/professional demeanor.

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have Hep A vaccination or willingness to obtain vaccination prior to start date.
• Familiar with Trauma Informed Principles.
• Willingness to drive transit vans for food deliveries within the St. Louis area.
• Willingness to assist with other OFS duties as required or as assigned.

• The job is very physically active.
• Ability to stand for up to two hours at a time and lift 40 pounds.
• Must be available to work a varied but set schedule, 6am-7pm, with options Monday-Saturday.

1644 Lotsie Blvd., Overland, MO 63132

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.