Commodity Food Distributor - Regular Full Time with Benefits

Company: Capital Area Community Services Inc. Head Start
Location: Lansing
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Commodity Food Distributors are responsible for packing and distributing food commodities for Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, and Shiawassee counties. The pay rate is $11.79 per hour.

Job Responsibilities:

Assemble boxes, assist in setting up the line, and pack boxes according to menu requirements

Properly identify and inventory products

Maintain accurate counts of individual items and assembled boxes

Properly label products, document deliveries, and document damaged product

Safely use a variety of equipment including hand trucks, pallet jacks, and/or forklift to move stock within the warehouse and to load and unload trucks

Transport product by box truck or van to various sites within service area, assisting with site duties as needed

Ensure that distributions are set up with enough time to begin at the appropriate start time

Assist with cleaning warehouse, loading dock area, van, and box truck

Learn program eligibility rules, certify and enroll clients in the appropriate program(s)

Maintain client records and ensure confidentiality of all client information

Explain resources available in the community, make referrals as needed

Qualifications:

Valid Chauffeur License and DOT Medical Examiner's Certification (DOT Medical Card)

Obtain/Maintain Forklift Certification

Basic math and reading skills

Entry level computer skills

Ability to lift 40 lbs repeatedly using safe lifting techniques

Ability to stoop, bend, reach overhead, and stand for long periods of time

Ability to work both indoors and outdoors

Obtain annual Civil Rights training as required by USDA and Michigan Dept of Commodity Food Program staff

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