MetroMarket Operations Associate - Seasonal (April through November)

Description

About Operation Food Search:

Founded in 1981, Operation Food Search is a hunger relief organization that provides food, nutrition education and innovative programs in order to reduce food insecurity and increase equitable access to food. We serve 200,000 people every month through a network of 330 partners in 25 counties in Missouri and Illinois. We use a combination of immediate food assistance and supportive services, while also working on long-term solutions and systemic changes to help solve the problem of hunger.

Our Mission is to heal hunger with innovative and collaborative solutions that provide food today and help create a hunger-free tomorrow.

Our Vision is a region where everyone has equitable access to the food they need to lead healthy lives.

Our Goals are to:

• Meet the immediate need for food for children, individuals and families by providing high-quality nutrition through our distribution network.
• Empower long-term skills through nutrition education and by teaching how to shop and prepare healthy food on a budget.
• Champion change through advocacy and innovative programs and by addressing systemic inequities.

For more information about OFS, please visit our website at www.operationfoodsearch.org.

Position Summary:

The Operations Associates directly assists the MetroMarket Leads in running the MetroMarket Mobile Market and warehouse tasks. Operations Associates are involved in a rich variety of tasks and skills including customer service, produce display, quality control, community engagement, maintaining a clean and vibrant sales environment, and assisting with load on/load off. This position is fun and fast paced, requiring high energy, fast learning, a great attitude, and the ability to think on your feet. This is a seasonal role that runs from April through November.

Essential Functions:

• Assists MetroMarket Leads with all produce related tasks, including delivery, produce inventory, packing produce bags, and quality control.
• Light janitorial duties (sweeping, mopping, taking out trash).
• Product knowledge of products sold at the MetroMarket Mobile Market.
• Loading and unloading products to and from mobile vehicles.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Deliver and stock inventory of off-site programs.
• Work closely with the MetroMarket team and OFS to meet community food and other related needs.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• At least one year of previous delivery experience.
• Experience working in community health and/or foodservice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates OFS core values.
• Ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues and program participants.
• Ability to drive small transit vehicles.
• ServSafe Food Handlers Certification or willingness to complete food handler's certification with in the first 30 days.
• Ability to read and understand maps and delivery instructions and navigate various routes.
• Ability to work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Ability to be an effective team member, listen to others, maintain confidentiality, and retain calm/professional demeanor.

Special Requirements:

• A valid driver's license is preferred.
• Must have Hep A vaccination or willingness to obtain vaccination prior to start date.
• Familiar with Trauma Informed Principles.
• Willingness to drive transit vans for food deliveries within the St. Louis area.
• Willingness to assist with other OFS duties as required or as assigned.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• The job is also very physically active
• Ability to stand for the majority of an 8-10 hour shift
• Ability to stand for up to two hours at a time and lift 40 pounds.
• Must be available for work 6am-2pm and/or 10am-7pm M-F and occasional Saturdays.

Location: 1644 Lotsie Blvd., Overland, MO 63132

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.