Food Services Associate

Joint Council For Economic Opportunity; Town of Malone (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

PSLF

Tuition

EAP

Life Insurance

401K

Discounts

Job summary

Joint Council for Economic Opportunity (JCEO) in Malone, NY seeks a full-time Food Services Associate to manage food pickup, pantry support and greenhouse tasks. The role requires driving and forklift handling, with duties covering garden cultivation, vehicle maintenance, and daily operations to sustain community food programs.

Compensation includes comprehensive benefits; candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid NY driver’s license. DOT medical certification may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; six months of related experience or training or equivalent.
• Forklift certification preferred or required within introductory period.

Responsibilities

• Pickup and receipt of food via Feeding America and local drives.
• Maintain regular communication with grocers and partners to schedule pickups.
• Assist with Summer Feeding and Backpack Programs as assigned.
• Support snow removal, minor maintenance, and groundskeeping tasks.
• Maintain a clean, safe pantry, garden, and greenhouse per NYS Health Dept. regulations.
• Inspect and maintain program vehicles and equipment, including forklifts and tractors.

Skills

Forklift operation

Driver's license

Food pantry operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

JCEO is a private, not-for-profit Community Action Agency that has been serving Clinton and Franklin Counties in New York State since 1966. Through a comprehensive list of services, JCEO offers a helping hand to the working poor, the elderly, the sick, and the disadvantaged. Our legacy is defined by our staff and volunteers' unwavering dedication to enhancing the lives of our neighbors, creating an environment where those in need actively engage in their pursuit for self-sufficiency.

The Food Services Associate is responsible for the pick-up of food through Feeding America, assisting with the maintenance of facilities, equipment, and greenhouse operations, and providing coverage support to the food pantry as needed, while ensuring compliance with applicable guidelines and supporting JCEO’s mission.

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Location: On-Site; 43 Valco Drive; Malone, NY

Hourly Rate of Pay: $19.05

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• North Country Chamber of Commerce Discounts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Pickup and /or receipt of food through Feeding America and local community drives.
• Maintain regular communication with local grocers and partners to schedule pickup of baked goods, SHARE Food Program items, and other donated food.
• Assist with Summer Feeding and Backpack Programs as assigned.
• Assist with snow removal, minor maintenance, and limited groundskeeping tasks, including mowing, trimming, weeding, raking, debris removal and complete runs to the sanitation station as needed.
• Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly pantry, garden, and greenhouse in compliance with New York State Health Department regulations and agency policies and procedures.
• Inspect and maintain program vehicles and equipment, including trucks, forklifts, and tractors, ensuring safe operation and adequate supplies (e.g., fuel, oil, tires, lights, and fluids).
• Operates the forklift in compliance with OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck requirements.
• Prepare and maintain seedlings for transplanting; monitor gardens and greenhouses daily (including watering, spraying, weed control, and plant health); assist with harvesting and preparing produce for Food Pantry distribution in compliance with food safety guidelines.
• Complete assigned coverage duties such as the support of food pantry operations, including client intake, CAPTAIN data entry, assisting with applications for programs, stocking pantry shelves, and assisting clients with food selection in compliance with HPNAP, Regional Food Bank guidelines, and Agency procedures.
• Travel is required within service areas.
• Attends all required training.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations.
• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity of Clinton & Franklin Counties, Inc.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

The employee in this position must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. As a condition of employment, employees in positions requiring driving will be enrolled in the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles License Event Notification Service (LENS) program.

Must obtain forklift certification within the introductory period and maintain it throughout employment.

This position requires the employee to obtain and maintain a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification within the first 30 days of hire. Re-certification will be required as specified by DOT guidelines. Please note that the cost of the certification exam only will be covered by JCEO, but any additional associated costs (e.g. medical evaluations or appointments) will be the responsibility of the employee.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

JCEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at 518-561-6310 or via email at [e-mail].