Job Details

Location:
Mercy Retirement & Care Center3431 Foothill BlvsOakland CA 94601
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Mercy Brown Bag,

Oakland, CA

The shift for this role pays $20 to 27 an hour

Join a Team Making a Real Difference in the SF Bay Community!

Do you have a passion for giving back and creating positive change? Do you love working with seniors and want to be part of something truly making a difference to our East Bay community? The Mercy Brown Bag Program is looking for YOU!

Founded over 40 years ago by the compassionate residents of Mercy Retirement & Care Center, we've been serving the Alameda County community by providing fresh, healthy groceries to over 10,000 low-income seniors - twice a month.

Headquartered in Oakland, we're a small but mighty team, powered by 500+ volunteers who are dedicated to improving lives. We are looking for a passionate, driven individual to join us in this mission. If you want to make a real, lasting impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable of our neighbors, we want you on our team!

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us continue to serve those who need us most!

Our Warehouse and Community Associate / Warehouse Workers:

• Oversee warehouse operations in support of the Common Spirit grocery store, onsite at Mercy Retirement and Care Center.
• Stocks store daily, ensuring selected products reflect USDA good food guidelines (protein, whole grains, dairy, and assortment of fruits and vegetables).
• Keep store stocked throughout the open hours, 10-2, M-F.
• Assist in store operations as needed.
• Pack produce as needed at Chapman warehouse and coordinate with Field Operations Manager to distribute MBBP to individual households.
• Check and maintain accurate logs including daily temperatures of refrigerator and freezer.
• Note weight, date and temperature of incoming food.
• Clean warehouse and delivery trucks as needed; maintain and update cleaning schedule.
• Drive MBBP van or vehicles or pick up donations, including driving Class B and C trucks.
• Assist drivers/Community Coordinators, including filling in, as needed.
• Prepare accurate documentation to support inventory efforts, including food bank receipts, delivery slips, other records per program requirements.
• Maintain safety/cleanliness requirements of Alameda County AAA, ACCFB, FEMA, USDA, OSHA and MRCC.
• Assist Director with site inspections and visits as needed.
• Attend in-service education programs , staff events, and other trainings/functions as assigned.
• Notify supervisor of any safety issues, unforeseen delays, recipient concerns or grievances.
• Verify cargo amounts and complete bills of lading and donor receipts.
• Inspect product donations, notify supervisor whenever the quality of a product is questionable, and reject donations that do not meet quality standards.
• Ensure food safety standards and protocols are followed.
• Notify supervisor of any unforeseen delays.
• Maintain relations with donors and agencies by being cooperative and respectful at all times. Report any issues with pick-ups or deliveries.
• Protect Food Bank assets, taking precautions to protect store, truck, food, or other property; report any damages incurred in a timely manner.
• Report all accidents immediately and gather the necessary information contained on the Accident Report Forms.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or as a driver; comfortable driving 14 to 20 ft. commercial trucks.
• Valid California Class C License and a clear, insurable driving record for back-up driving roles.
• Prior experience with manual or electric pallet jacks.
• Comfort with GPS and routing systems.
• Able to ensure compliance with MBBP regulations, while fulfilling duties.
• Mechanical ability to perform truck maintenance (pre- and post-trip vehicle checks) and to identify needed repairs and maintenance.
• Basic English communication skills, including reading, writing and speaking.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with donors and Food Bank staff.
• Basic arithmetic abilities.
• The ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Must obtain a cleared Criminal Record check through the Department of Social Services prior to engaging with the community. Health screening and TB test results must be current, no older than 6 months.
• Current First Aid Training and Certifications or ability to complete first aid course within 6 months of hire.

• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, climb, step up in and out of vehicle.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50lb