Work at CAER Food Shelf

Located in Elk River, MN, CAER—Community Aid Elk River—is a nonprofit food shelf dedicated to ensuring families and individuals in our community have access to nutritious food and essential resources. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven organization where every role makes a difference. Explore our current job openings below and see how you can help create a stronger, healthier community.

Current Job Openings

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POSITION:  Warehouse Assistant 

 

SUMMARY: The Warehouse Assistant supports CAER’s daily operations by working collaboratively with staff and volunteers. This role includes assisting with food rescue, warehouse coordination, and volunteer support as needed. The Warehouse Assistant plays an important part in ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for clients, staff, and volunteers. 

This job is physical and will require repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds, daily. 

Non-exempt, part-time position  

 

REPORTS TO: Associate Director 

 

POSITION SCOPE: 
Two positions available, with part-time, scheduled hours.   

  • Morning Warehouse Assistant, 12-16 hours per week 
  • Monday 7am – 11am 
  • Wednesday 7am – 11am 
  • Thursday 3pm – 7pm (alternating weeks) 
  • Friday 7am – 11am 
  • Afternoon Warehouse Assistant, 12-16 hours per week 
  • Monday 11am - 3pm 
  • Wednesday 11am – 3pm 
  • Thursday 3pm – 7pm (alternating weeks) 
  • Friday 11am – 2pm 
  • Hours can be combined into one position, 28-32 hours per week. 


PRIMARY AREAS OF SUPPORT: 

  • Serve as a backup food rescue driver, drive for other donation pick ups, deliveries, and other driving duties. 
  • Serve as backup for the Kids Weekend CAER Package program, and Senior Delivery (additional hours on select Tuesdays) 
  • Putting away order 
  • Perishable sorting 
  • Farmer’s market (seasonal) 
  • Maintain food safety practices in the warehouse and client shopping areas 
  • Support organization and cleanliness of the warehouse, including restocking, waste removal, and recycling 
  • Completing closing duties, and preparing for the next business day. 
  • Help maintain organization in the walk-in freezer 
  • Receive and log incoming food donations 
  • Work respectfully with volunteers, clients, and staff, maintaining confidentiality at all times 

OTHER DUTIES: 

  • Complete additional tasks as assigned 
  • Maintain a clean, safe and pleasant working environment 
  • Promote CAER’s mission within the community 
  • Maintains confidentiality and respect for all staff, clients and volunteers at all times 

 

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Valid driver’s license 
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs 
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment 
  • Ability to provide guidance to volunteers of varying ages and experience levels 
  • Committed to CAER’s mission and values.