Job Opportunity: Food Rescue Assistant
OzHarvest's mission is to rescue surplus food and provide it to those in need. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in collecting and distributing food to local charities.
* You will assist our drivers in the physical collection of food from donors, which requires frequent lifting of crates (often weighing 15kg).
* Actively follow food safety guidelines while weighing and loading rescued food into the van as well as unloading and distributing the food to charitable agencies.
* Weigh donated food and assist the driver to log details of volume/type of food collected in our smartphone app.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assisting in unloading and distribution of food to recipient agencies.
* Liaising with food donors, recipient charities, and fellow OzHarvest drivers and volunteers.
* Being an ambassador for OzHarvest and represent us in a positive manner in all dealings with donors, recipient charity staff and clients, and the general public.
Requirements:
* A reasonable level of physical fitness – lots of lifting is involved.
* Reliability and ability to commit to a regular shift.
* Ability to complete online Manual Handling and Safe Food Handling modules and willingness to learn how to use our food collection phone app.
Benefits:
* A sense of contribution by helping us protect our planet and meet our national goal of halving food waste.
* Personal fulfilment to helping us provide nourishing food to those facing food insecurity while also helping reduce greenhouse gases produced by food waste.
* Being part of a dynamic supportive team of staff and volunteers working toward a common goal.
Other Opportunities:
* Flexible shift schedule – make a difference when you can.
* Training will be provided on job training with our drivers.
Commitment: Regular – more than 6 months
Type Of Work: Driving & Transportation
Time Required: We have a flexible sign up system that allows you to sign up to dates that suit you