Food & Friends provides medically-tailored meals, nutrition counseling, and friendship to people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-challenging illnesses. Our team of sixty employees and thousands of volunteers delivers meals and hope to people living in the District of Columbia and several counties across Maryland and Virginia. There is no charge or income qualification for our services, which are rendered solely on the basis of medical need.

We seek a Food Service Receiver and Shipping Coordinator to assist with inventory management and packaging meals for delivery.  Specific duties include:

• receiving shipments of food and kitchen supplies, checking orders for accuracy, and inspecting food for quality and freshness;
• working with vendors to replace missing or damaged/expired goods;
• unpacking shipments of food and supplies, and storing them appropriately;
• taking inventory of food items and expiration dates to minimize shortages and waste;
• assessing and documenting temperatures of perishable food items and their storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers;
• cleaning and organizing food storage areas to maintain strict hygiene standards at all times; and
• packing home delivered meals for shipping to clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with an interest in food service to join the team of one of DC’s most prominent nonprofit organizations. 

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma and at least two years of relevant experience.  Other requirements include knowledge of sanitary food handling techniques and ability to pass a food handler’s exam; a keen sense for organization; ability to take notes and maintain written documentation; ability to operate a pallet jack; an appreciation for diversity; and ability to be physically mobile, stand for long periods of time, and regularly  lift up to 50 lbs.  Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.  Offer of employment contingent upon a pre-employment drug test.

Food & Friends provides a competitive hourly rate and generous benefits.  Our staff enjoys a high quality, diverse work environment that includes short Fridays and casual dress.  Food & Friends is Metro accessible, and has free on-site parking.

To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to:

Mr. Lucas Ginn

Food & Friends

219 Riggs Road, NE

Washington, DC  20011

Fax: 202-635-4263

Email:  apply@foodandfriends.org

No phone calls, please

Food & Friends is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• US Citizenship
• Must have the required security clearance level and be able to maintain eligibility throughout duration of employment
• Must have demonstrated experience with Information Systems and Mail Room Distribution activities
• Must have a basic user knowledge of computers (Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)  

• Solely responsible for reading, sorting and distributing; Secretary of State mail, Department of State mail, and mail destined for the Office of IRM Programs and Services.
• Provides filing and distributing case files pertaining to Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act/Executive Order l2958 for declassification of official records, and the retirement and subsequent retrieval of official Department of State files. Issues temporary access badges. Other Duties Include: 

• US Citizenship
• Must have the required security clearance level (Secret) and be able to maintain eligibility throughout duration of employment
• Must have knowledge of loading dock operations
• Must have demonstrated experience with shipping and receiving material and equipment
• Ability to function and operate in and around loading docks 

• Coordinates all activities associated with delivery of supplies and materials for the Harry S. Truman building.
• Interface with Diplomatic Security in directing drivers of various shipping companies to appropriate parking spaces for item delivery.
• Ensures x-ray scans of all packages, tracks all deliveries through manual or computerized records.
• Prioritizes and package deliveries to building occupants through the use of other contract employees. 
• Manages oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipment. This includes expediting parcel deliveries to various annex buildings throughout Washington, DC area.
• Coordinates major projects that require use of the dock, building repair/alteration, diplomatic events, etc.
• Ensures that scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance is performed on Government vehicles and tracks the usage of stated vehicles. 

SSAI is seeking a Mail and Copy Clerk for a current government contract in Washington, DC. A Public Trust clearance is required for this position. Candidates must pass a background check along with finger printing and a drug test. This process takes approximately 2 weeks.

• Operating an on-site copy center, including making copies, binding large sets of copies
  
• Communicate professionally with all individuals encountered in providing support via the contract.
  
• Receive, store, and distribute publications
  
• Performing mail services, receiving, and shipping of incoming and outgoing mail and parcels (two mail runs throughout the organization per day)
  
• Operating Pitney Bowes mail metering machine
  
• Use Microsoft Office, including excel, PPT, Word, and Outlook
  
• Other administrative and clerk functions, including filling printer paper, assisting in records management, assisting in operations of a supply room, etc.
  
• Support minor records management, including filing electronic archives and digitizing hard copy records
  
• Must support office material handling and laborer requirements, including:
  
  • Unload and process incoming shipments, packages and assorted materials for the agency from sources such as delivery services (e.g. FedEx, UPS) or another government building.
    
  • Minor furniture assembly of office desks and equipment.
    
  • Inspect deliveries sufficiently to detect and report short, over, or damaged conditions.
    
  • Complete and sign shipping reports for packages and maintain a tracking log for all received packages.
    
  • Ensure received shipments are stored properly, safely and consistent with storage requirements until delivered to the responsible party.
    
  • Fill work orders and requests for materials, tools or other stock items
    
  • Load and assemble, as needed, pallets, packages, materials, etc. for delivery to requesting unit.
    
  • Use basic hand tools to build and assemble stage and simple fixtures required for events
    
  • Setup equipment for events and conferences including, but not limited to, audio cables, microphones, audio mixers, speakers, and lighting fixtures.
    
  • Setup of chairs, tables, podiums and other movable office furniture for conference settings.
    

Requirements

• A Public Trust clearance is required for this position. Candidates must pass a Federal background check along with finger printing and a drug test. This process takes approximately 2 weeks.
  
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly.
  
• Experience with minor furniture assembly.
  
• Ability to safely use power tools.
• Strong skills in professional communications and customer service.
  
• Experience with email and general software such as Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• Experience in making large print and copy production runs, and ensuring the highest quality end product in printing and copying
  
• Demonstrable experience in performing with little direct supervision
  
• Mail and package delivery experience, including accountable packages
  
• Outgoing mail support, including knowledge of a Pitney Bowes system
  
• Knowledge of receiving, storing, issuing and distribution functions.
  
• Ability to prepare inventory and production reports, screen and identify shipping and receiving documents for discrepancies and direct shipments to shipping or storage areas.
  
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.
  
• Ability to project a positive and professional image to the public.
  
• Ability to meet with coworkers and the public and to deal effectively with their questions and issues
  

SSAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.