Plant It Forward

Job Description – Food Hub Associate – Logistics (Part-Time)

Background & Mission: Plant It Forward Farms (PIF) was founded in 2011 with the mission to empower refugees to develop sustainable farming businesses that produce fresh, healthy food for our community. Prospective farmers are trained in sustainable farming methods, then matched with urban farmland where they can grow produce to sell via weekly Farm Shares, at markets, and wholesale.

Job Overview: The Food Hub Associate – Logistics (Delivery Driver) is responsible for delivering produce to customers safely, reliably, and promptly, while ensuring the highest quality and professionalism possible.

Key Requirements:

  • Transport fresh produce in company vehicle from farm to market for weekly sales;
  • Deliver product in a punctual manner according to customer invoices;
  • Handle product in accordance with established food safety and quality standards;
  • Promote PIF produce sales in public venues, continuously increasing number of customers.

Qualifications:

  • High work ethic and detailed attentiveness to upholding established quality standards;
  • Keen, transparent intra-office communication skills;
  • Multicultural experience and tolerance for persons of different ethnicities, faiths, genders, and physical capabilities;
  • Ability to work independently and flexibly;
  • Demonstrated ability to work productively in teams;
  • Positive attitude, sense of humor, ability to prioritize, and responsive to changing needs;
  • Proficiency and literacy in English is required, fluency in English is strongly desired but not required;
  • Fluency in Swahili or French is strongly desired but not required.

Special Requirements:

  • Able to lift and carry 40 pounds;
  • Willingness to drive company delivery van throughout the Houston area;
  • Comfortable using GPS and phone-based apps;
  • Valid drivers’ license and clean driving record; Commercial Drivers License preferred, or other relevant training

Hours: Typically 18-24 hours/week

  • Tuesdays 1-6pm (approx 5 hours)
  • Wednesdays 10am-5pm (approx 7 hours)
  • Thursdays 10am-3pm (approx 5 hours)
  • Fridays 10am-5pm (approx 7 hours)

Compensation: $12/hour. An initial review will be held within three (3) months of the start date. Paid time off, commensurate with hours; 401K with 1% employer match after 3 months; complimentary weekly Farm Share.

Reporting Relationships: Food Hub Associate reports to the Enterprise Programs Manager.

Career Progression: Eligible for pay increase before/at 1 year employment and opportunity for promotion within the organization.