Volunteer Receiving Coordinator

Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school or equivalency diploma. Good organizational, communication and planning skills. Must be available to work day hours and have the ability to obtain and maintain forklift and food safety certifications. Prior experience operating power equipment in a warehouse setting preferred.

Physical Requirements: This position works in a typical warehouse setting and will be exposed to extreme temperatures and/or weather conditions. There will be extended periods of standing, bending, lifting, balancing, and handling materials. This position would normally have routine opportunities for the employee to be able to alter their physical position or change eye focus. This position will require the safe use of power equipment. Employee should have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Position Summary: Assists Volunteer Coordinators with warehouse duties and supports warehouse operations as needed.

Duties and Responsibilites:

1. Unloads trucks and independently sorts donations into broad categories.

2. Processes new donations, records donations on receiving sheets, and uses forklift to place in appropriate racks.

3. Assists the Volunteer Coordinators with warehouse duties, as needed.

4. Works with volunteers and staff in other areas of the operation as needed.

5. Maintains a clean and safe workspace.

6. Inspects power equipment prior to use.

7. Follows all safety standards and procedures.

8. Works independently and collaboratively with other departments and employees in support of the mission of the Food Bank.

9. Adheres to the Food Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of an employee performing this position.

This job is not eligible for a work from home option.

The Regional Food Bank - the only organization of its kind in northeastern New York – has been in operation since 1982. The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley was founded in 1990 to expand and improve service to charitable agencies and donor partners in Orange, Ulster, Dutchess, Rockland, Sullivan, and Putnam counties. Working in partnership with the food industry, the Food Bank collects large donations of unmarketable but wholesome food and distributes it to non-profit programs feeding our neighbors in need in 23 counties. From the Canadian border to the New Jersey border, in urban, rural, and suburban communities, the Food Bank provided 50 million pounds of food and grocery items to nearly 1,000 partner agencies. For more information about the Food Bank, please visit www.regionalfoodbank.net

The Regional Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status or domestic violence victim status and other characteristics protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Montgomery, NY 12549 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Montgomery, NY 12549: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20