The Food Shelf Donations & Warehouse Coordinator ensures efficient receiving, organizing, and distribution of donated, rescued, and purchased food. This role manages donation pickups, supports warehouse operations, oversees produce handling, maintains inventory systems, and helps ensure a clean, safe, and organized food shelf environment.
Responsibilities: Operations Inventory & Food Rescue
Qualifications & Skills
Other Requirements
Responsibilities: Operations Inventory & Food Rescue
- Food rescue coordination with partner organizations.
- Manage and drive Food Shelf’s refrigerated van for food donation pickups and deliveries.
- Receive, unload, weigh, sort, and organize donated, rescued, and purchased food using First In-First Out rotation.
- Manage produce: inspect for freshness, organize, and remove spoiled items.
- Assist with unloading trucks and safely transport items into the building.
- Track and document all incoming food rescue and product deliveries.
- Enter data into spreadsheets and inventory systems.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety throughout the food shelf.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
- Warehouse experience; food shelf or retail experience preferred.
- Willingness to learn food donation processes, food handling, and partner coordination.
- Ability to lift/move heavy items and assist with truck unloading.
- Basic computer proficiency for data entry and inventory tracking.
- Strong communication with staff and volunteers.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Other Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. consistently.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety.
- Completion of ServSafe training within 30 days of hire.
- Willingness to work in walk‑in coolers and freezers.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Clean background check
