Jobs: Logistics Specialist 1

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Logistics Specialist 1

Overview:

Full-time at $24.04/hour

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for executing all of Food For Free’s hunger relief operations in support of its mission. We are seeking a flexible, dependable person who is eager to take on new challenges and is dedicated to providing excellent service to the people and organizations we support. Some days will be driving for our food rescue and distribution programs, and some days will be in our warehouse.

Duties and Responsibilities

Pickups and deliveries made using organization’s vehicles
Warehouse delivery intake, inventory, and order picking
Continuously strive for efficiency, safety, impact, reliability, and responsiveness
Ensure all food acquisition and distribution is tracked and easily reportable
Help maintain facilities, truck fleet, cold storage, and other equipment
Other duties as assigned

Relationships/Communications

Develop an understanding of food donor/recipient needs and expectations
Communicate with other departments, teammates, and clients in a timely and professional manner

Essential Skills/Responsibilities

Personal honesty and integrity
A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
3-5 year(s) professional experience
Experience operating commercial vehicles (cargo vans up to 26’ box trucks) on narrow city streets and in traffic conditions
Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly throughout day, every day
Confidence and decisiveness balanced with an open, collaborative work ethic
Willingness to work in all weather conditions in all seasons, including inclement weather, extreme heat and cold
Must be able to utilize mobile devices for daily record keeping
Excellent interpersonal/relationship skills – a proactive communicator and comfortable working with people from diverse ethnic, educational, and professional backgrounds
Commitment to social justice, and food justice in particular
Experience operating powered pallet jack preferred (training and certification provided)

About Food For Free

Food For Free is the leading food rescue and redistribution nonprofit dedicated to providing reliable access to fresh and nutritious food to Eastern Massachusetts communities. Headquartered in Cambridge and Somerville, Mass., the organization rescues food that would otherwise go to waste and creates new distribution channels to reach underserved populations in more than 20 towns and cities across the region. Founded in 1981, as one of the nation’s first food rescue organizations, Food For Free now serves more than 150,000 food insecure Massachusetts residents and distributes 7.5 million pounds of nutritious fresh and prepared foods annually.

Food For Free is a flexible, innovative organization. We have an open, informal culture and believe deeply in transparency and integrity. Collaboration is at the heart of all that we do and it comes from a deep respect for one another, our community and the people we serve. We believe work should be fun and when people are playing to their strengths, they are at their best.

How To Apply

Candidates should email a resume and a brief statement about why this work is important to them and what would make them a great member of our Logistics Team to Tim Cavaretta at tjc@foodforfree.org.

Food For Free is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to building and maintaining a
diverse community. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the
LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.