Food Acquisition Coordinator

GraceWorks Ministries

Salary: $37k - $38k
Location: Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

compliance
warehouse management

About the role

POSITION SUMMARY

The Food Pantry Process Coordinator is responsible for assisting in GraceWorks food processing operations, engaging and supervising food processing volunteers, ensuring quality and safety standards for rescued food, and maintaining organized, safe warehouse operations. This role supports the efficient movement of food from rescue pickup through distribution readiness while upholding food safety, organizational standards, and a positive volunteer experience.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Volunteer Supervision & Engagement

Support the Food Acquisition Assistant Manager by supervising, training, and assisting Food Processing Volunteers to ensure tasks are completed accurately, safely, and efficiently.

Provide clear instructions, feedback, and ongoing support to promote a positive and productive volunteer experience.

Monitor volunteer workflows to ensure consistency with food safety and pantry standards.

Food Quality Assurance

Perform quality assurance checks on rescued food to confirm items meet food pantry safety and distribution guidelines.

Identify, separate, and properly discard food items that do not meet quality or safety standards.

Ensure compliance with food handling, storage, and sanitation protocols.

Rescue Food Pickup Support

Assist with rescue food pickups as needed, including loading, unloading, and initial inspection of food donations.

Coordinate with drivers and staff to ensure timely and safe transportation of rescued food to the warehouse.

Warehouse Management & Safety

Oversee proper placement and storage of food items in the warehouse, ensuring accurate categorization, labeling, and rotation (FIFO).

Maintain warehouse organization to support efficiency, cleanliness, and accessibility.

Ensure warehouse safety protocols are followed, including proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and hazard awareness.

Report safety concerns, maintenance needs, or operational issues to the Food Acquisition Assistant Manager

About GraceWorks Ministries

Community resource center providing food, clothing, and financial assistance.

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