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Food Distribution Assistant

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Philadelphia, PA
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    September 1, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT
    End Date:
    November 16, 2026, 7:00 PM EST
    Available Times:
    Weekdays evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
    Commitment Details:
    5-6 hours
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Hunger, Food Security, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    25+
    Other Requirements:
    please wear clothes toe shoes for this job. may bring snacks. May be required to pick up items 10lbs to 30lbs boxes. (all volunteers required to sign volunteer waiver) Must be dependable!

    Description

    Food Distribution Assistant

    PHILLY PEACE IN PROGRESS

    FOOD DISTRIBUTOR

    Job Description

    Summary: This position is primarily responsible for coordinating the implementation of Philly Peace in Progress (PPIP) food distribution programs and initiatives related to fresh food and community engagement.

    EEO Classification : Service Worker

    Status : Non Exempt

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Positively contribute to an organizational culture of safe and secure food handling, warehousing and distribution.
    • Ensure proper storage of food products.
    • Receive and process customer orders.
    • Organize and maintain inventory levels. Other duties may be assigned.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

    QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

    1. To perform this job successfully, a candidate must have attained a high school diploma or equivalent.
    2. Must have a valid food handler certification.

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    MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

    Ability to compute basic math.

    REASONING ABILITY:

    Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit and lift 20 pound boxes. Must be able to manage strenuous tasks and physical exertion.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but at times loud.

    ****Must be Dependable and it is mandatory to volunteer on Wednesdays evenings. Other days optional.

    Location

    On-site

    West Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, PA, USA

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