Nourish Driver/Commodities Associate in The Bronx, New York at NY Common Pantry

JOB DESCRIPTION

New York Common Pantry is one of the city’s largest hunger relief organizations, providing food assistance, case management services, senior food provision, nutrition education, and hygiene services. We are a dynamic, mission-driven organization experiencing rapid growth and expansion.

NYCP is a poverty-fighting organization that reduces hunger and promotes dignity, health, and self-sufficiency by using a holistic approach. Last year, we assisted over 764,000 visitors, served over 11.7 million meals, and accessed $10.7 million in public benefits resources for our guests. Through an array of programs that we offer, we look to establish long-term stability for those we serve.

NYCP is seeking a Nourish Driver/Commodities Associate to join our growing Nourish team. This position plays a critical role in supporting NYCP's mobile food distribution operations by ensuring food commodities, supplies, and equipment are transported safely and efficiently to community distribution sites throughout New York City.

The Nourish Driver/Commodities Associate is responsible for operating agency vehicles, loading and unloading food and program materials, assisting with site setup and breakdown, maintaining inventory, and supporting food distributions. This position serves as an ambassador of NYCP and helps ensure guests receive services in a safe, organized, and dignified manner.

The Nourish Driver/Commodities Associate will report to the Warehouse Operations Manager in the 1285 Oak Point Location. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, and the time varies between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm, 35 hours per week. This is a Full-Time, non-exempt position. Employees may be required to work up to three (3) Saturdays per calendar year to support special distributions or organizational events.

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate the agency-owned box truck to transport food commodities, program supplies, and equipment to designated distribution sites.

• Maintain the agency vehicle in safe operating condition by conducting routine inspections and promptly reporting any maintenance needs, safety concerns, or repair requirements to the Warehouse Operations Manager or Warehouse & Mobile Operations Supervisor.

• Collaborate with the Food Commodities Associate and Nourish Intake Associate/Nutrition Program Commodities Associate to set up and pack up the distribution area at mobile sites.

• Ensure all food commodities are properly labeled, dated, handled, and transported in compliance with New York City food safety and food handling regulations.

• Load and unload deliveries at the designated space located at 788 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10455, to ensure the office food storage room is adequately stocked with commodities.

• Verify that the distribution space is properly set up before the program starts operations, including working with partnership staff to ensure the room is set up for pantry distribution.

• Work closely with the Warehouse Operations Manager to develop and implement efficient delivery routes that support timely and effective distribution operations.

• Participate in the maintenance of inventory for all food and program-related supplies and ensure appropriate storage of delivered items.

• Support food distributions at mobile sites by assisting guests and helping maintain an organized, safe, and welcoming environment.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• A High School Diploma or the equivalent.

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds is required.

• A valid license in the province or territory of intended employment and a clean driving record are required.

• Experience working in food distribution, warehouse operations, logistics, or nonprofit programs.

• Experience operating hand trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.

• Availability to work on weekends.

• Commitment to helping the communities in need and NYCP’s work and mission.

• Certification in Food Safety by the NYCP Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

• Comfortable working with diverse populations.

• Multi-task and work in a highly trafficked area.

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Travel between multiple job locations.

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts or requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This description does not constitute a contract of employment and NYCP may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

New York Common Pantry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to you without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Pay: $22.50/hour

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off, including Vacation, Personal, and Sick

• Medical, Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Limited Purpose and dependent care FSA

• 403(b) Retirement Account

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Pre-tax Transit Benefits