Mid-Ohio Market Specialist (Norton Road)

JOB SUMMARY :

Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC) is looking for a Market Specialist to work at our Mid-Ohio Market located at 620 Norton Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228. As a Market Specialist, under the general supervision of the Market Manager, you will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of our Market.

Available shifts are Monday through Friday 11am - 7:30pm or Tuesday through Saturday 8:30am - 5pm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prep and stage produce pallets for the Market floor.
• Organize and manage product movement of Market inventory.
• Maintains produce cooler.
• Ensure all produce is pulled and organized before bringing it to the Market floor.
• Provide quality checks of all food products as often as possible.
• Use equipment to retrieve pallets from freezer/cooler storage area.
• Assist and directs volunteers as needed.
• Check-in customers using TablesReady.
• Register customers into the Pantrytrak system.
• Provide assistance to Market customers regarding parking rules.
• Periodically patrol parking lot to ensure parking rules are being followed.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following safety practices and policies.
• Participate in special projects as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Certifications: High School Diploma/GED required. Food Safety Certification (provided by Mid-Ohio Food Collective).

Experience: Experience working in a food pantry, market, or grocery store is preferred .

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must have strong customer service and communication skills. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and in a team environment.

JOB CONDITIONS :

Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures and conditions as some duties are performed outdoors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to perform moderate to heavy physical labor (lift 30 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally). Daily walking, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling (300 lbs. with use of manual or electric pallet jack). Frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching.

Mid-Ohio Food Collective is a drug-free workplace.

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, duties, responsibilities of requirements. Any individual may be required to perform any other job-related activities or functions requested by his/her manager, subject to reasonable accommodation. Mid-Ohio Food Collective reserves the right to modify this job description to reflect changes in essential job duties made necessary by changing organizational needs.

Mid-Ohio Food Collective is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.

Successful candidate must be able to pass standard background check and drug screening.