• Job Description

  Req#: 485512

  Join our team as Volunteer Engagement Center Supervisor and make an impact on food insecurity!
  Are you a versatile team builder with a passion for creating equitable access to nutritious food? Do you want to use your skills to help address the root causes and impact of hunger in Northeastern Kansas? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

  About Us: Harvesters employees are mission-driven: we want to improve how our neighbors access nutritious food. We’re a friendly, dedicated, and passionate bunch of folks. We offer a robust benefits package, including employee paid medical, dental, life and disability insurance and a 403b plan. Our paid time off is generous and includes paid holidays. We’re building a hardworking and diverse team that works hard toward shared goals. We also support our employees’ growth and desire to live well-rounded lives.

  The Role: The Warehouse Volunteer Engagement Center Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of volunteer activity, receiving, stocking, picking, inventory accuracy and sanitation of the Volunteer Engagement Center.

  Responsibilities :

  • Match available volunteer projects with volunteer individuals and/or groups to ensure a quality finished project and an exciting volunteer experience.
  • Manage volunteers during the project; ensure quality control is being maintained throughout project; ensure projects are performed in a safe manner; ensure volunteers have adequate materials and supplies to perform jobs; be available for volunteer questions.
  • P a rtner with the Transportation & VEC Manager to ensure efficient and accurate identification, receiving and put-away of product using safe food handling practices.
  • P a rtner with Transportation & VEC Manager to ensure inventory is maintained at adequate levels and all inventory control processes and procedures are followed.
  • Ensure continuous compliance with Harvesters’ food safety standards using daily, weekly, monthly and annual sanitation checklists.
  • Regularly inspect facilities and equipment documenting and addressing any sanitation needs.
  • F ollow and maintain AIB, Feeding America, and Harvesters’ sanitation procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  Ot her Aspects of the Job:

  This position functions in a warehouse environment. It requires the use of general office equipment, such as computers, copiers, fax machines and extensive walking within the warehouse and offices. It requires lifting over 50 lbs and lifting of 20-50 lbs approximately 10% of the time. Incumbent will spend 70% of the time in warehouse environment, 15% of the time stationary, working at a computer terminal, 10% of the time using power equipment to move product, and 5% of the time talking on the telephone.

  This position requires an understanding of all Harvesters food safety policies and compliance with all food safety related procedures. Incumbent must be certified in safe food handling within 90 days of hiring. This position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday with some evening hours.

  Please note: Our Kansas Distribution Center is relocating to Lawrence in summer 2024.

  Q ualifications:

  Required:

  • Digital l i t eracy including Microsoft Office
  • E xcellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Demonstrate a dedication to the mission of Harvesters

  Preferred:

  • 3-5 years working in a warehouse environment
  • 2 - 4 years in a supervisory role
  • Experience working with and coordinating a diverse group of people/volunteers
  • Material handling equipment experience

  Required Education:

  • H i g h school education or equivalent.

  Harvesters is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

• About the company

  What is Harvesters and how does this organization help feed the hungry in northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri? How can I support this nonprofit? What can I do to help fight hunger?

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