Food Bank Operations & Donations Associate

Svdpseattle; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Vincent de Paul Seattle seeks a Part-Time Food Bank Associate in Seattle, WA. You will sort, stock, repackage, and assist guests while supporting the Food Bank Supervisor.

You may operate equipment and drive the box truck to pickups, ensuring safe, clean facilities during open operation days. Ideal candidates are courteous, reliable, and comfortable training volunteers and coordinating with donors and SVdP staff.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with donors, volunteers, and SVdP employees in a courteous, welcoming, and appropriate manner.
• Data entry of Food Bank Clients as they enter the food bank.
• Trains volunteers in appropriate food handling and safety measures.
• Supports the Food Bank Supervisor & Food Bank Manager with the coordination of food orders, food purchases, supply purchases,
• Supports Food Bank Supervisor in coordinating event set-up and tear-down.
• Responsible for sorting /distribution of miscellaneous donations, and preparation of other foods.
• Ensures food supplies are fresh and safe for guest consumption
• Coordinates proper set up and breakdown of Food Bank equipment, materials, and supplies on open operation days.
• Loads and unloads food and clothing donations, and other materials.
• Ensures clothing and clothing supplies are provided to the Clothing Bank.
• Works closely with volunteers in food recovery and food repackaging efforts
• Operates forklifts and hand trucks safely and follows safety policies and procedures
• Drives Box Truck to pick up food from donating vendors
• Maintains all equipment in good operating order
• Maintains, cleans, organizes refrigerators and freezers, and notifies supervisor when services or repairs are necessary.
• Keeps loading dock and interior and exterior areas clean and safe.
• Organizational skills must be good at visual/spatial relationships that optimize storage space.
• Works with the proper attitude that exemplifies the Society’s Statement of Values

Job description

St. Vincent de Paul Seattle seeks a Part-Time Food Bank Associate in Seattle, WA. You will sort, stock, repackage, and assist guests while supporting the Food Bank Supervisor.

You may operate equipment and drive the box truck to pickups, ensuring safe, clean facilities during open operation days. Ideal candidates are courteous, reliable, and comfortable training volunteers and coordinating with donors and SVdP staff.