Driver/Pantry Aide

The Feeding Our Neighbors (FON) Department provides emergency meals to individuals and families who face hunger and food insecurity throughout the Archdiocese of NY. Our goal is to provide healthy nutritious meals to anyone who is in need with compassion and dignity. This position will support the program operations and serve as alternate driver for the Home Bound Program.  

• Assist with all aspects of weekly food deliveries including lifting, moving, cleaning and organizing of food, equipment, furniture, etc. in the hub and/or pantry.  
• Receive, unpack and restock cases of food, produce, frozen and refrigerator food items.  
• As requested, conduct and maintain product inventory and report information to supervisor.  
• Maintain food safety protocols for food storage, inventory, equipment and premises.  
• Provide assistance to clients in need of resources and services in the community. This may require a brief needs assessment, advocacy, information and referral to local community-based providers.  
• Work closely with FON staff and CCCS personnel to ensure smooth program operations.  
• Serve as a driver to pick up food from vendors and/or make food deliveries to partner programs.  a. This will include the proper use and maintenance of the vehicle, gas, mileage, repairs, etc.  
• Keep facility and equipment clean and organized based on NYC Dept. of Health regulations. 
• Help with the set-up and close-down of food hub and pantry as requested. 
• Maintain good verbal and written communications with supervisor, staff and external partners.
• Work closely with volunteers, interns, and other personnel as assigned. 
• Work closely with the Case Management staff, other CCCS programs/staff and affiliate agencies. 
• Assist Supervisor, department staff and/or other agency personnel as needed to support operations. 
• Other duties as assigned.  

Salary: $21.98 per hour - $24.73 per hour. This is a non- exempt hourly position based on a 35 hours work week or $40,000 - $45,000 annually.

•     High School Diploma/Equivalency  
•  At least 3 years experience working in human services setting or  
•  At least 3 years experience working or volunteering in an emergency food program.  
•  Some familiarity with working in a small warehouse environment.  
•  Some knowledge of operating warehouse equipment (pallet jacket)  
•  Must be able to lift and/or containers that weigh over 50lbs.  
•  Must have a valid and clean New York State driver’s license.  
•  Must have good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.  
•  Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or a database program. 
•  Ability to interact with diverse population of the public and work in various communities.  
•  Must maintain excellent relationships with internal personnel and external partners.  
•  Must be a team player and be supportive of program and community development               projects.  
•  May be required to work some holidays, evening and/or weekend hours.