What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Coordinator position at Los Angeles Regional Food Bank?
POSITION: Production Coordinator
SUPERVISOR: Interim Production Manager
STATUS: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $21.00 - $22.00 Hourly
LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK
The mission of the Food Bank is to mobilize resources to fight hunger in our community. To fulfill our mission, we source and acquire nutritious food and other products and distribute them to people experiencing nutrition insecurity through our partner agency network and directly through programs; energize the community to get involved and support hunger relief; and conduct hunger and nutrition education and awareness campaigns and advocate for public policies that benefit the people we serve. Food Bank employees are hired because of their unique skills, diverse perspective, and their commitment to our mission. This means that each of us, working together, will do all that we can to fulfill our vision that no one goes hungry in Los Angeles County. Our core values include: Respect, Stewardship & Accountability, Collaboration, Urgency, Service, Integrity and Diversity. Our organization is committed to maintaining a positive and engaging workplace for all employees.
Essential Functions
The Production Coordinator oversees work groups to ensure production of food kits and boxes in the Food Rescue Program (FRP) and Gleaning Room, as assigned. The Coordinator maintains production by keeping order of all products and workers, ensuring safety and a productive working relationship among warehouse team and volunteers.
What You’ll Do
Food Box Production: Prepares/stages work area for workers assigned in FRP/Gleaning Room. Wraps up/breaks down the staging area once production is complete. Assures product, packaging, labels, equipment and all other tools are ready for production to begin according to schedule by coordinating efforts with the supervisor.
Team oversight: Coordinate efforts with other teams to provide stellar customer experience for workers. Train and oversee workers as assigned. Provide food safety and production-specific training to all workers, ensuring compliance with food and general safety requirements. Provide orientation and introduction to the groups in a consistent manner based on product and food kits in production
Qualifications
We offer a comprehensive benefits package:
In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all of its employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is proud to be an “Equal Opportunity Employer.” Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. The Food Bank fosters an organizational culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, and serve in a rapidly changing world. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.
SUPERVISOR: Interim Production Manager
STATUS: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $21.00 - $22.00 Hourly
LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK
The mission of the Food Bank is to mobilize resources to fight hunger in our community. To fulfill our mission, we source and acquire nutritious food and other products and distribute them to people experiencing nutrition insecurity through our partner agency network and directly through programs; energize the community to get involved and support hunger relief; and conduct hunger and nutrition education and awareness campaigns and advocate for public policies that benefit the people we serve. Food Bank employees are hired because of their unique skills, diverse perspective, and their commitment to our mission. This means that each of us, working together, will do all that we can to fulfill our vision that no one goes hungry in Los Angeles County. Our core values include: Respect, Stewardship & Accountability, Collaboration, Urgency, Service, Integrity and Diversity. Our organization is committed to maintaining a positive and engaging workplace for all employees.
Essential Functions
The Production Coordinator oversees work groups to ensure production of food kits and boxes in the Food Rescue Program (FRP) and Gleaning Room, as assigned. The Coordinator maintains production by keeping order of all products and workers, ensuring safety and a productive working relationship among warehouse team and volunteers.
What You’ll Do
Food Box Production: Prepares/stages work area for workers assigned in FRP/Gleaning Room. Wraps up/breaks down the staging area once production is complete. Assures product, packaging, labels, equipment and all other tools are ready for production to begin according to schedule by coordinating efforts with the supervisor.
Team oversight: Coordinate efforts with other teams to provide stellar customer experience for workers. Train and oversee workers as assigned. Provide food safety and production-specific training to all workers, ensuring compliance with food and general safety requirements. Provide orientation and introduction to the groups in a consistent manner based on product and food kits in production
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Fluent bilingual English/Spanish or third language communication abilities desired
- Must be able to safely operate a pallet jack and/or forklift (Manual and Electric)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication ability to interact with diverse groups and prepare e-mails
- Good familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products and Google Mail
- Regularly required to stand, reach, bend and move about the facility.
- Passion for the Food Bank’s mission and commitment to the seven values of the organization: respect, stewardship & accountability, collaboration, urgency, service, integrity, and diversity.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 40 lbs. regularly throughout the shift.
- Ability to travel and commute between Food Bank facilities in Los Angeles,ca or City of Industry, CA regularly as needed.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical: Employee HMO coverage as little as $10 per paycheck and access to Nonstop Health funds
- Dental: Employee HMO coverage available at no cost
- Vision: Comprehensive vision insurance with generous allowances for examinations and material costs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Optional Long-Term Care Insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with expanded Mental Health
- Employee recognition programs
- Growth & career development support for professional certifications and additional training resources
- Vacation: Two weeks annually for the first three years
- Holiday: Nine paid holidays; eligible upon date of hire
- Sick Leave Time available
In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all of its employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is proud to be an “Equal Opportunity Employer.” Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. The Food Bank fosters an organizational culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, and serve in a rapidly changing world. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.
Salary : $21 - $22
