Hunger Prevention Specialist

Department: Social ResponsibilityLocation: Huntington YMCACompensation: $16.00 - $20.00 / hourDescriptionGreater Boston Collaborative Food Access HubPosition: Hunger Prevention SpecialistLocation: 30 Northampton St., Roxbury, MA 02118Reports to: Director of Operations Position Type: Part-TimeJob Responsibilities Set up packing line with food at beginning of shift (as directed by Pantry Operations Manager) Stock the bagging area with food that will be used to pack bags for the day Pack grocery bags Identify unfit produce and place in compost boxes under tables Replenish/restock food as needed for line Stack empty pallets Break down and recycle all cardboard boxes in recycling bins throughout the day Pull bags from tables and place them in carts to prepare for deliveries or on pallets (as directed by Pantry Operations Manager) Assist drivers in loading deliveries Assist with deliveries as needed Attend staff meetings Complete all required YMCA training courses and food safety coursesWhen Packing Is Complete For The Day Remove all food from line/tables and return to proper pallets Refrigerate unused produce Remove all compost boxes from line and place all spoiled produce in compost bins Disinfect all tables and carts Empty all trash bins into trash compactor and replace trash bags Empty all recycling bins into recycling compactor Sweep both packing areas Other duties as assigned by managerKey ResponsibilitiesPHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.