ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of these essential duties at a satisfactory level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Facilitate an efficient and quality food distribution at both our Wallingford location and Greenwood location
• Assist in supervising and delegating volunteer tasks
• Receive and record vendor/donor deliveries
• Process incoming product, rotate stock and monitor inventory levels 
• Assist with food sourcing to meet various dietary needs and expand our culturally specific food choices § Complete grocery rescue and other local pick-ups when needed
• Assist with data entry and monthly reports
• Attend staff meetings, conferences and other meetings as required.
• Respond to special circumstances presented by client/volunteers (walk-ins, special needs, referrals, conflicts, etc). § Maintain a clean, orderly facility that meets or exceeds sanitary and safety guidelines/regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Actively practices anti-racist and culturally competent behavior and thought
• Participate in intentional learning efforts, relating to understanding and dismantling oppression, institutional racism and building cultural competency.
• The ability to work independently and responsibly.
• Time management and organizational skills
• Capacity for directing and supporting volunteers.
• Satisfactory Driving record with no moving violations in past three years. § A minimum of one year professional driving experience preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Will need to obtain a WA Food Worker card within four weeks after hire date. Certification fee will be paid by FamilyWorks.
• Willingness to proactively seek supervisory input, resources and information needed to accomplish job. Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to interact well with individuals of diverse socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds
• Demonstrates an understanding of issues related to food justice, hunger and poverty. Passion for the FamilyWorks’ mission.
• Represents FamilyWorks with professionalism, dignity and respect when interacting with customers, staff, volunteers and the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position is funded in part by Disaster Recovery Program

• Need to be currently getting unemployment benefits, or have exhausted benefits provided you have not since returned to work.
• Males born in 1960 or beyond must have registered for Selective Service (federal requirement)
• Must live in King County
• Background check includes approval by TRAC Associates for enrollment in the Disaster Relief Dislocated Worker

Program before start of work

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and 3 years safe driving history required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Workplace is a warehouse-like setting, working extended periods on a cement floor.
• Involves significant physical exertion on an everyday basis, including heavy lifting (50 lbs. or more)
• Requires driving a van for local pick-ups and deliveries.
• A dynamic and fluid work environment requiring flexible thinking and decision making
• This position does not qualify for work from home

HOURS AND COMPENSATION:

30 hours per week, $18.50/hour
Time-Limited position, may last up to 12 months Medical and dental benefits, general leave and holidays Retirement Benefit

FamilyWorks is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.