• Columbia, South Carolina
    5 days ago

    Job Description

    TITLE: Market Assoicate
     
    OUR PURPOSE:  The Food Bank Market works alongside our community to meet the nutritional needs of neighbors with dignity and collaborates to empower long-term food security.
     
    JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
    • be comfortable leading, coaching, and instructing individuals and groups
    • demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
    • be highly sensitive to the needs of individuals experiencing food insecurity and committed to treating every neighbor with dignity and respect.
    • be committed to safety practices in a warehouse environment
    • be able to lift 50 pounds; load and unload deliveries with lifts and equipment
    • possess basic computer skills
    • be adaptable to changing job duties
    • have strong oral and written communication skills
    • be able to perform and calculate basic arithmetic problems
    • can manage, organize and prioritize multiple tasks at once
    • welcoming of collaboration and working as a team
    • obtain a Food Handler’s permit or willing to obtain within 30 days of employment
    • possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
    DUTIES:
    • Assign, organize, and monitor volunteer activities including stocking Market shelves, sorting donations, preparing food for distribution, assembling specialty food packages, and maintaining organized work areas.
    • Receive, inspect, sort, and organize incoming food donations to ensure products are safely stored and prepared for distribution.
    • Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards of The Market, warehouse, cooler, freezer, and volunteer work areas.
    • Monitor product quality and ensure FIFO (first-in-first-out) timely distribution of perishable foods to minimize waste.
    • Serve as a flexible member of The Market team by assisting with neighbor check-in, greeting guests, bagging groceries, shopping assistance, and stocking shelves.
    • Build welcoming relationships with neighbors, volunteers, and community partners while promoting a respectful, dignified shopping experience.
    • Communicate operational needs, volunteer concerns, inventory issues, and opportunities for improvement with The Market Manager and Director.
    • Assist with special events, volunteer projects, food distributions, trainings, and other Market initiatives.
    • Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, volunteer engagement, and neighbor experience.
    Pay Range: $16.56 - $17.50 per hour
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColumbia, South Carolina
    Websitehttps://sharefoodbringhope.org/employment-opportunities

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