Packer - Meal Distribution Center

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Company name: Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

Title of position:Packer - Meal Distribution Center (MDC)

• Community Engagement
  
  

Position type: Full Time

Pay range: $16.15/hourly

Location: Meal Distribution Center

THE ORGANIZATION

A private nonprofit organization founded in 1973, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is a large agency that is part of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) nationwide network. Founded as a result of the federal Older Americans Act, the AAAs are mandated to "facilitate the area-wide development and implementation of a comprehensive, coordinated system for providing long-term care in home and community-based settings, in a manner responsive to the needs and preferences of older individuals and their family caregivers." PCA carries out this mission through advocacy, stewardship of public funding, planning, development and administration of programs, and service coordination.

The mission of PCA is to improve the quality of life for older Philadelphians and those with disabilities and assist them in achieving the greatest possible levels of health, independence, and productivity.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage
• Flexible spending plan (health and dependent care)
• EAP, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax commuting, and parking benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and optional employee pre-tax contributions.
• Annual paid time off includes holidays, sick days, personal days, and weeks' vacation depending on tenure.
  
  

Requirements

Description of Role: Under the supervision of the Packing Supervisor, is responsible for assembling, packing, and organizing meals and complements for delivery to home-delivered meal consumers.

Required Experience:. High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience working in a food service or production facility preferred.

Job Requirements

• Assembles and packages meals and complements for delivery to home-delivered meal consumers.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Assists with transporting meals to and from storage areas.
• Assists with organizing meals according to delivery routes.
• Assists drivers with loading and unloading meals as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Professional Characteristics

• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to take direction in English. Ability to lift 20 pounds, stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and safety practices a plus
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Performs consistently in all aspects of work assignments.
• Maintains good attendance record.
  
  

For information on Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, including more information on our company culture, visit our website at https://www.pcacares.org/ All applicants will receive an acknowledgement that their application has been. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.