The Logistics Specialist is responsible for executing all of Food For Free’s hunger relief operations in support of its mission. We are seeking a flexible, dependable person who is eager to take on new challenges and is dedicated to providing excellent service to the people and organizations we support. This position will also partner closely with our Programs team to support our more direct service programs: Just Eats, Heat-N-Eats, Healthy Eats, and Weekend Eats. Some days will be driving for our food rescue program, some days will be in our warehouse.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Pickups and deliveries made using organization’s vehicles
• Warehouse delivery intake, inventory, and order picking
• Continuously strive for efficiency, safety, impact, reliability and responsiveness
• Ensure all food acquisition and distribution is tracked and easily reportable
• Help maintain facilities, truck fleet, cold storage, and other equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Relationships/Communications

• Develop an understanding of food donor/recipient needs and expectations
• Communicate with other departments, teammates, and clients in a timely and professional manner

Essential Skills/Requirements

• Personal honesty and integrity
• 3-5 year(s) professional experience
• Experience operating commercial vehicles (up to 26’ box trucks and 26,000 lbs. GVW) on narrow city streets and in traffic conditions
• Experience operating powered pallet jack preferred
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly throughout day, every day
• Confidence and decisiveness balanced with an open, collaborative work ethic
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions in all seasons, including inclement weather, extreme heat and cold
• Must be able to utilize mobile devices for daily record keeping
• Excellent interpersonal/relationship skills - a proactive communicator and comfortable working with people from diverse ethnic, educational, and professional backgrounds
• Commitment to social justice, and food justice in particular

'COVID-19 Precaution(s): Remote interview process

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
• This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.50 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• How many years have you had a valid driver's license?

Experience:

• Power Pallet Jack: 1 year (Preferred)
• Non CDL Truck Driving (22'+): 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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