Posted August 11, 2026
Food Bank Associate
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL COUNCIL OF SEATTLE-KING COUNTY
Seattle, WA, US
Full Time
21USD - 22USD per year
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Food Bank Associate
Prepared By: Human Resources
Department: Food Bank
Reports To: Food Bank Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, part-time 16 hrs. per week
Compensation: $22.00 per hour
Summary: Provides general Food Bank assistance including but not limited to food and clothing sorting, stocking, repackaging, maintenance and guest assistance. Provides back-up support to the Food Supervisor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.
- Interacts with donors, volunteers, and SVdP employees in a courteous, welcoming, and appropriate manner.
- Data entry of Food Bank Clients as they enter the food bank.
- Trains volunteers in appropriate food handling and safety measures.
- Supports the Food Bank Supervisor & Food Bank Manager with the coordination of food orders, food purchases, supply purchases,
- Supports Food Bank Supervisor in coordinating event set-up and tear-down.
- Responsible for sorting /distribution of miscellaneous donations, and preparation of other foods.
- Ensures food supplies are fresh and safe for guest consumption
- Coordinates proper set up and breakdown of Food Bank equipment, materials, and supplies on open operation days.
- Loads and unloads food and clothing donations, and other materials.
- Ensures clothing and clothing supplies are provided to the Clothing Bank.
- Works closely with volunteers in food recovery and food repackaging efforts
- Operates forklifts and hand trucks safely and follows safety policies and procedures
- Drives Box Truck to pick up food from donating vendors
- Maintains all equipment in good operating order
- Maintains, cleans, organizes refrigerators and freezers, and notifies supervisor when services or repairs are necessary.
- Keeps loading dock and interior and exterior areas clean and safe.
- Organizational skills must be good at visual/spatial relationships that optimize storage space.
- Works with the proper attitude that exemplifies the Society’s Statement of Values
St. Vincent de Paul is an Equal Opportunity Employer that supports equality and diversity.
