Hunger Prevention Specialist

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.