- Lansing, MI, USA
- 11.79
- Hourly
- Full Time
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Generous paid time off.
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
