The Greenhouse Worker/Mobile Market Driver position will be responsible for loading, unloading, sorting, inventorying, issuing food and items in the warehouse, yard, or food pantry. This position will drive the Mobile Market Bus, seasonally.

Full Time, Non-Exempt 
Located: On-site
Hourly Rate of Pay: $17.96

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Assistance 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (Eligible after One Year of Employment)
• North Country Chamber of Commerce Discounts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Prepares and stocks mobile buses for deliveries.
• Assists in preparation of seedlings to be transplanted in the gardens.
• Daily monitoring of all seedlings grown in the greenhouses, spraying and weed control of vegetables.
• Harvests vegetables and prepares them for the Food Pantry.
• Inspects and maintains truck, forklift, and tractor equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Operates the forklift in compliance with OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck requirements.
• Completes runs to the sanitation station as needed.
• Assists with and maintains a clean, safe, and orderly warehouse in accordance with New York State Health Department and Agency policies and procedures.
• Stocks Food Pantry daily /rotates all foods regularly paying special attention to expiration dates.
• Completes intake information for all households requesting emergency food packages and refers to appropriate resources.
• Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements
• May assist or perform snow removal activities and minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, moving furniture, or other similar activities
• Performs limited grounds maintenance such as mowing lawns, trimming hedges, removing weeds, and raking and disposing of leaves and refuse.
• Attends all required training.
• Maintains compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of Joint Council for Economic Opportunity, Inc.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and, two years of previous farming and/or greenhouse experience and/or training; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the regulations of the, U.S. Department of Health and the NYS Department of Social Services as they pertain to food service. Knowledge of all current food sanitization practices.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid Driver's License. Must complete certification to operate forklift within introductory period.

This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification within the first 30 days of hire. Re-certification will be required as specified by DOT guidelines. Please note that the cost of the certification exam only will be covered by JCEO, but any additional associated costs (e.g., medical evaluations or appointments) will be the responsibility of the employee.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally
required to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
JCEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at 518-561-6310 or via email at hr@jceo.org.