About Hunger at Home
Hunger at Home is a nonprofit organization working to reduce food insecurity in Silicon Valley. We receive donated and surplus food from food service companies, businesses, and community partners.
Food received at our facility is sorted, stored, tracked, and used to support our food distribution and meal programs. Because inventory changes frequently, accurate tracking is important to help our team understand what food is available, where it is stored, and what needs to be used first.
Position Summary
The Part-Time Inventory Coordinator will help manage and maintain Hunger at Home's food and supply inventory.
This is a hands-on position that includes receiving incoming products, entering inventory into our system, organizing products, checking quantities, and helping ensure inventory records remain accurate.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive and check incoming food and supply donations.
- Scan or enter products into the inventory system.
- Record quantities, product descriptions, expiration or best-by dates, and storage locations.
- Label products when needed.
- Keep inventory records accurate and up to date.
- Conduct regular physical inventory counts.
- Help organize dry storage, refrigerated, and frozen inventory.
- Identify products that should be used first based on expiration dates.
- Record products when they are distributed, transferred, or used.
- Report inventory discrepancies or damaged products.
- Work with operations and kitchen staff to maintain an organized inventory system.
- Assist with other basic warehouse and inventory duties as needed.
Qualifications
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Comfortable using a smartphone, tablet, computer, or barcode scanner.
- Basic knowledge of Excel or inventory software is helpful.
- Able to work independently and follow established procedures.
- Reliable and comfortable working in a warehouse or food-service environment.
- Able to lift and move boxes as required.
- Previous inventory, warehouse, grocery, food service, or receiving experience is helpful but not required.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is dependable, organized, and comfortable working hands-on. The right person does not need extensive inventory experience but should be willing to learn our system and consistently keep our inventory accurate and organized.
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
