CAER Food Shelf: Join our Staff

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.

Food Rescue Driver II

Part-Time | Non-Exempt | Year-Round

Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits: CAER offers a benefits package including a Simple IRA with 3% match, Aflac supplemental insurance, paid time off*, and paid holidays* to support our team.
*Benefits available for part-time positions scheduled for 20 hours per week or more.

Position Summary

CAER Food Shelf is seeking a dependable, mission-driven Food Rescue Driver II to join our team as we expand our food rescue program. This newly created position will help increase the amount of fresh, nutritious food rescued from retail partners through a collaborative effort with the Big Lake and Monticello food shelves. The Food Rescue Driver II will play a key role in collecting and distributing rescued food while strengthening partnerships and increasing food access throughout our community.

The Food Rescue Driver II operates a refrigerated, non-CDL box truck, safely collecting, transporting, and distributing perishable and nonperishable food while maintaining food safety standards throughout the route. This position requires operating a commercial vehicle, excellent driving skills, reliability, physical stamina, and a commitment to serving the community with professionalism and care. Employment is contingent upon meeting and maintaining all applicable DOT driver qualification requirements.

This is a part-time, year-round position with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday, approximately 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. During the program's development, hours and route timing may fluctuate, with the opportunity for occasional additional hours as operational needs evolve. The successful candidate will be flexible, adaptable, and excited to help grow an innovative program that reduces food waste, strengthens community partnerships, and increases access to nutritious food.

Essential Responsibilities

Safely operate a refrigerated, non-CDL refrigerated box truck.
Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Pick up donated food from a retail partner according to established schedules.
Load and unload food donations safely and efficiently.
Perform a high-level sort of donated products at pickup locations to remove clearly unusable items and organize donations for transport.
Transport food to multiple partner food shelves while maintaining food safety and temperature requirements.
Record food weights, temperatures, and required transportation documentation accurately.
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and handling procedures.
Clean and sanitize the vehicle as needed.
Refuel the vehicle and report maintenance concerns promptly.
Communicate professionally with retail partners, food shelf staff, volunteers, and CAER team members.
Adapt to route, scheduling, and operational changes as the program develops.
Assist with additional warehouse or food rescue duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Valid driver's license, current DOT Medical Card or able to acquire one, and a clean driving record. Ability to safely operate a refrigerated commercial vehicle (non-CDL).
Completion of daily paperwork and truck inspections.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Experience operating larger vehicles or box trucks with a lift gate and working safely at loading docks required.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to accurately complete required logs and documentation.
Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
Dependable, punctual, and committed to excellent customer service.
Passion for CAER's mission of providing support and relieving hunger, together.

Physical Requirements

This position regularly requires the ability to:

Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Frequently bend, reach, twist, push, and pull.
Stand and walk for extended periods.
Load and unload food donations throughout the workday.
Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Work in refrigerated and freezer environments as needed.
Enter and exit the truck multiple times throughout the route.

Schedule

This is a part-time, non-exempt, year-round position. The Food Rescue Driver II position is scheduled to begin August 17, 2026, with occasional paid training hours prior to the official start date.

The developing program is expected to operate approximately 20–25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with typical hours between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Depending on staffing and program needs, these hours may be filled by one part-time employee or divided between two part-time employees.

This is a new program in development, and the total number of weekly hours, daily schedule, and route timing may fluctuate as operations are refined. Occasional work outside of the typical schedule may be needed to meet operational needs.

Work Environment

This position requires frequent travel throughout the service area using a refrigerated box truck. Work is performed in warehouses, loading docks, food shelf environments, and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. The role requires safe operation of equipment, adherence to food safety standards, and regular interaction with community partners.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and letter of interest to Jessica Ovall by Monday August 1, 2026. jessica.ovall@caerfoodshelf.org

For additional ways to apply, send an email to jessica.ovall@caerfoodshelf.org

Applications will be reviewed after the deadline, and selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. For questions, contact Jessica or Heather at (763) 441-1020

About CAER Food Shelf

At CAER Food Shelf, we believe everyone deserves access to nutritious food with dignity. Through food distribution, community partnerships, and innovative programs like food rescue, we work together to provide support and relieve hunger.

If you're looking for meaningful work where you can help reduce food waste, increase food access, and make a tangible difference in your community every day, we'd love to hear from you.

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