Volunteer Reclamation & Safety Lead

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

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.