TEFAP Food Box Assistant

FTE/FLSA:  1.0 FTE, Non-Exempt
WORK SCHEDULE:  Works 8.5 hours Tu – Fri, and 6.0 hours on Sa
HIRING RANGE:  $22,000 - $23,000 annually + full employee benefits
LOCATION:  3003 S. Country Club

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FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the Food Box Manager, responsible for order taking, pulling, packing, and distribution of food orders for TEFAP Food Boxes and Soup Kitchens.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate the filling, packing, and distribution of emergency food boxes.
  • Keep production line stocked and clean.
  • Put agency pick up information into the Ceres system.
  • Train and supervise volunteers to sort out donated food items from food drives.
  • Oversee and facilitate loading of food orders going out of the food distribution area.
  • Coordinate, supervise, and verify food orders pulled by volunteers and agency pickups.
  • Assist with the placing of bread, produce, and other items out in the distribution shopping area and put items away at the end of the day.
  • Keep distribution area clean and picked up during the day, clean area at the end of the day, and turn off lights.
  • Attend necessary warehouse and staff meetings, and perform related duties as assigned by the VP of Operations or the CEO.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds repeatedly
  • Able to drive and operate a forklift and electric pallet jack
  • Able to work effectively without supervision
  • Experience in general warehouse duties
  • Good organizational skills and computer literacy
  • Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are helpful
  • Able to supervise volunteers effectively
  • Able to stand for long periods
  • Maintain a good driving record and a current valid Arizona Driver License
  • High school education or equivalent
  • Able to function effectively as part of a team
  • For company insurance purposes, at least 21 years of age

The Community Food Bank is a drug and smoke free work environment.

Rev. 4/17/08

To Apply:  Please submit a completed and signed CFB application form to Ernie Chacon, HR Administrator at P.O. Box 26727, Tucson, AZ  85726-6727 or echacon@communityfoodbank.com.