9am-2pm Food Rescue Warehouse Associate

Sharing Excess; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharing Excess is seeking warehouse associates for a morning shift (9:00 am–2:00 pm) on weekdays in a temperature-controlled facility. You will sort and pack produce, assist with warehouse operations in the Wholesale Produce Market, and support a tight-knit team as we reduce food waste and insecurity across the region.

The ideal candidate works well in a small team, can stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and is comfortable in a fast-paced nonprofit warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Availability 9 am – 2 pm Monday to Friday (varies by market).
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation (warehouse in industrial area; public transport may be limited).

Responsibilities

• Inspect produce and sort edible vs. non-edible items.
• Set up and restore the sorting area; maintain workplace cleanliness.
• Weigh food donations with pallet scale.
• Maintain records of donations and distributions.
• Supervise and train on-site volunteer produce sorters.
• Pack produce for distribution; move pallets with power jack.
• Coordinate movement of food to loading dock or external vehicles.
• Maintain safe warehouse environment; build mixed pallets for pickups/deliveries.

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Sharing Excess is seeking warehouse associates for a morning shift (9:00 am–2:00 pm) on weekdays in a temperature-controlled facility. You will sort and pack produce, assist with warehouse operations in the Wholesale Produce Market, and support a tight-knit team as we reduce food waste and insecurity across the region.

The ideal candidate works well in a small team, can stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and is comfortable in a fast-paced nonprofit warehouse environment.