Volunteer Engagement & PPR Operations Lead

Harvesters—The Community Food Network; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403b plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Harvesters—The Community Food Network is seeking a team member to ensure the protein pack room packs product efficiently and follows USDA guidelines. Shift is Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4 pm, with occasional overtime.

Responsibilities include daily pre op processes, PPR cleaning per USDA rules, and coordinating supplies with the VEC Manager. The role involves leading PPR operations when required, supervising temporary staff, and ensuring documentation accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of customer service and data entry experience.
• Experience with inventory systems in a cold room/warehouse is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily pre op process and correct any nonconformances.
• Maintain USDA-compliant PPR procedures and cleanliness.
• Coordinate with VEC Manager for PPR supplies and stock.
• Operate and troubleshoot PPR equipment; report issues.
• Follow USDA inspector directives.
• Direct volunteer groups on VEC projects as needed.
• When leading, monitor temps, enforce processes, and verify docs.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

Harvesters—The Community Food Network is seeking a team member to ensure the protein pack room packs product efficiently and follows USDA guidelines. Shift is Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4 pm, with occasional overtime.

Responsibilities include daily pre op processes, PPR cleaning per USDA rules, and coordinating supplies with the VEC Manager. The role involves leading PPR operations when required, supervising temporary staff, and ensuring documentation accuracy.