Reclamation Associate

Feeding-America-West-Michigan; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Feeding America West Michigan is seeking a Reclamation Associate to supervise volunteer groups and support the reclamation department's daily operations. You will plan projects, assign volunteers, instruct on safety and sanitation, and ensure all activities meet food safety regulations.

Responsibilities include coordinating with staff, maintaining clean facilities, enabling smooth tours for visitors, and helping generate daily poundage reports.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal relation skills with volunteer management experience.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds regularly.
• Experience with safe food handling, salvage handling, and volunteer management.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Oversee volunteer groups to complete reclamation projects.
• Plan and execute projects with the reclamation department.
• Assign volunteers in collaboration with the Volunteer and Reclamation Coordinator.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Volunteer management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Math skills

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift operation

Warehouse equipment

Basic computer skills

Job description

REPORTS TO: Reclamation ManagerGENERAL DESCRIPTION:Overseeing and utilizing volunteer groups of all backgrounds to complete projects such as sorting, repacking, quality checking, etc. to fulfill the needs of the Food Bank and its operation.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Always maintain a safe work environment.Assist in planning & execution of projects assigned to the reclamation department.Assist in assigning volunteer staff in collaboration with the Volunteer and Reclamation. Coordinator.Ensure all projects involving volunteers are ready when they arrive.Ensure all volunteers have washed hands and are properly attired for work in reclamation.Instruct volunteers on proper procedures for each product, cleanliness, and safety. Ensure understanding before beginning each project.Supervise all work assigned to volunteers, community service workers and others in the reclamation department.At all times comply with all Food Safety regulations.Ensure all activities conducted by the reclamation department are in compliance with government regulations and Feeding America standards for safe food handling and sanitation.Ensure the timely completion of quality control activities and daily poundage reports.Assist with tours of the food bank to volunteers and to other visitors.Follow all setup and clean up procedures correctly with special attention to putting away items in their proper place.Coordinate with other reclamation staff so there is one person in the department at all times.Renew the Safe Serve regulations receiving a score of 90% or higher every two years.Comply with all personal policies and procedures.Perform all other duties as assigned by the Reclamation Coordinator.Required to work rotating SaturdaysThis list is not all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Good interpersonal relationship skills, including volunteer management skillsAbility to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basisAbility to operate a forklift and other warehouse equipmentExperience with and/or knowledge of safe food handling, salvage handling and volunteer managementAttention to detailKnowledge of warehouse operationsBasic computer skillsGood organizational and math skills.MISSIONWe provide nourishment and hunger relief resources to our neighbors by amplifying the strength of communities through collaboration and advocacy.VISIONAll people in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula have equitable access to nourishing food.BELIEFWe believe that hunger is unacceptable and that our communities have the power to change lives.VALUESCollaboration: Everyone is on the same team, working together to end hunger.Excellence: We deliver innovative, effective, and efficient service at the highest quality.Integrity: Fostering a culture of trust through honesty and transparency.Dignity: Any neighbor seeking access to food will be treated with empathy, kindness, and respect.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is the policy of Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank to provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected genetic information, sexual orientation or any other legally protected category and to promote the full realization of that policy. FAWM will assure equal employment opportunities in all personnel actions and procedures including, but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, compensation and benefits.EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTI have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I hereby accept the position of Reclamation Associate and agree to abide by the requirements set forth and will perform all duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability. I understand that this job description does not create a contract of employment and Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank can modify any or all the terms and conditions listed in this job description at any time. I acknowledge that my employment is at-will and that my employment can be terminated with or without notice.