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Work. Serve. Thrive.

Imagine a place where your talent makes a meaningful difference in peoples' lives. Working at Harvest Hope Food Bank is a uniquely rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a much larger mission—ending hunger. We are a nonprofit that is innovative, mission-focused, diverse, collaborative, and values-driven. 

As the state’s largest hunger-relief organization serving 20 counties in South Carolina, we source and distribute 30 million pounds of food each year. With locations in the Midlands, Pee Dee and Upstate, our mission is to build a hunger-free tomorrow by feeding our neighbors in need and addressing food insecurity. Through a network of over 300 partner agencies, we are actively working in all of our communities to end hunger.


Check out our open positions below. To apply, please complete the applications linked in each position.

Administration

 

Midlands

 

Pee Dee

CDL Driver

Position Overview
The CDL Driver is a key player in HHFB’s Distribution Team, assisting in reclaiming and distributing food from various sources. They interact with food donors and are expected to maintain professionalism and exceptional customer service. If you wish to apply for this job, visit this link.

This full-time position at our Pee Dee (Florence) Branch involves extended desk work, frequent computer use, occasional day-time travel, and labor-intensive, fast-paced warehouse conditions. Vision abilities are essential. The hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, totaling 37.5 hours per week. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•    Safely transports product pick-ups and deliveries to and from donors, program partners, and agencies.
•    Assists with loading and unloading warehouse inventory, as needed.
•    Builds and maintains rapport with donors and/or their employees to foster continued support and a professional working relationship; while in donor facilities, abides by donors’ personnel and food safety policies.
•    Completes accurate and timely documentation for shipping, receiving, unloading, and warehousing of product, as defined by HHFB policies and procedures.
•    Completes accurate and timely equipment maintenance and safety reports and driver logs and reports equipment safety problems immediately.
•    Through visual inspection, product handling and temperature monitoring, inspects and secures product donations to assure compliance with food safety and vehicle sanitation policies.
•    Takes personal responsibility in following all policies, principles, and best practices for food and physical safety.  
•    Prepares truck route for daily business including refueling, maintenance inspections and cleaning activities.  
•    Conducts weekly cleaning and sanitizing of vehicle and equipment, ensuring inside of cab is clean, free of trash and contains necessary safety equipment and documentation, such as insurance and licensing.
•    Maintains all current licenses, certifications, and medical cards in accordance/compliance with HHFB and DOT-mandated requirements.
•    Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements
•    Valid CDL Class A or B license.
•    Two or more years professional truck driving experience, preferably in a food or food-related environment.
•    Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide units of weight accurately.
•    Strong commitment to safe work practices including road/vehicle safety, quality record keeping, customer service, and operational efficiency.
•    Ability to safely operate all types of warehouse equipment, including, but not limited to, pallet jacks, forklifts, and dock levelers.  
•    Proven ability to work steadily and independently with minimum supervision and to follow standardized written procedures.
•    Ability to work well with donors, staff, volunteers, and agency representatives, speaking with poise, voice control and confidence, imparting information in a clear and understanding manner.

Thrive at Harvest Hope - We offer competitive pay ranging from $17.00-18.24 hourly, equal with experience and qualifications.

SOME OF THE VAST REWARDS OF WORKING HERE: 
As we work to eliminate hunger throughout, we state, we also work to care for our teams’ professional and personal growth and well-being. 
•    Full support and career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise and maximize your potential along your career journey. 
•    A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates empower each other. 
•    Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising health, finance, and wealth work/life balance. 
•    13 Paid Holidays 
•    Paid Annual Leave – the longer you work here, the more you earn. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
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 tasks outlined in this job description.
This position is primarily set in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures, including freezers and outdoor weather conditions. The position is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, twist, carry and lift objects up to 30 to 50 pounds. With forklift traffic in the facility and product stacked and stored throughout, this position requires someone who is mobile and who can hear and watch for traffic and normal hazards of a warehouse environment.
Occasionally, this role is required to respond to organizational needs outside of normal working hours. The position is labor intensive and requires a fast pace.


Harvest Hope Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer and embraces a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain and promote a talented diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential. This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job and the general nature and level of work associated with the position. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties whose performance may be required of such employees or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments the individual may be given. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement or contract.

Fulfillment Sales Order Specialist

Logistics & Work Environment: 
This full-time position is at our Pee Dee (Florence) Branch, with the primary setting being in a warehouse environment where temperatures may vary, including exposure to freezers and outdoor weather conditions. 
The working hours for this role are from 7:30am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, totaling 37.5 hours per week. 
The role entails regular activities such as sitting, standing, bending, twisting, carrying, and lifting objects weighing between 30 to 50 pounds. The individual in this position must be vigilant in observing and listening for traffic and other typical hazards of Fulfillment environment. 


A Day in the Life: 
The Fulfillment Sales Order Specialist supports the Fulfillment Manager by creating sales orders for agency pickups, programs, and outgoing shipments. They ensure accuracy in sales orders, organize, and store shipments, and notify the manager of insufficient product levels. Their role involves maintaining inventory accuracy, managing sales orders, handling shipping transactions, and performing daily Fulfillment tasks.
•    Collaborates with Fulfillment Manager and Lead to create sales orders to efficiently move product in and out of Fulfillment safely and accurately using established HHFB inventory processes and procedures, including short sale items, bulk sale items, programs, and SCA sale adjustment. 
•    Monitors tracking of sales orders for outgoing shipments, to include programs, USDA, bulk sales, and grant expenses in the NetSuite Order Management system. 
•    Monitors SCA inventory and works with warehouse/logistics to ensure appropriate levels and accurate SCA inventory.
•    Properly checks the items in inventory for availability.
•    Works with warehouse team to manage sales orders for agencies for Hot items and bulk sales items to prevent waste and improve inventory turnover.
•    Follows all Fulfillment safety procedures, including those related to material handling, food safety, and operating Fulfillment equipment.
•    Ensures a FEFO (first expired, first out) system is used for inventory.
•    Manages process for returned product and filling out any paperwork necessary.
•    Conducts the monthly inventory, counting and reconciliation.
•    Complies with AIB, Feeding America and other regulatory agency Fulfillment standards.
•    Ensure all required documentation necessary for compliance to occupational safety, food safety standards and regulatory requirements is complete, accurate and current.
•    Keeps Fulfillment clean and sanitized and conducts cleaning activities according to schedule.
•    Other Fulfillment duties as assigned.

To Qualify for this Position, you must have:
•    High school diploma or GED required.
•    Two years of Fulfillment and forklift experience.
•    Prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
•    Demonstrated ability to lead others and take direction with minimal supervision.
•    Good verbal and written communication skills.
•    Good computer skills using Office365, Email communication, Excel spreadsheets, using databases.
•    Good math skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
•    Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds in a labor-intensive environment.
•    Working knowledge of basic principles of inventory management and ability to use scan guns and inventory software.
•    Ability to engage and direct volunteers.

Thrive 
We offer competitive pay ranging from $15.00 – 17.50 hourly, equal with experience and qualifications.


SOME OF THE VAST REWARDS OF WORKING HERE 
As we work to eliminate hunger throughout, we state, we also work to care for our teams’ professional and personal growth and well-being. 
•    Full support and career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise and maximize your potential along your career journey. 
•    A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates empower each other. 
•    Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising health, finance, and wealth work/life balance. 
•    13 Paid Holidays 
•    Paid Annual Leave – the longer you work here, the more you earn.

 

Harvest Hope Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer and embraces a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain and promote a talented diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential. This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job and the general nature and level of work associated with the position. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties whose performance may be required of such employees or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments the individual may be given. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement or contract.

Upstate

CDL Driver

Position Overview
The CDL Driver is a key player in HHFB’s Distribution Team, assisting in reclaiming and distributing food from various sources. They interact with food donors and are expected to maintain professionalism and exceptional customer service. If you wish to apply for this job, visit this link.

This full-time position at our Upstate (Greenville) Branch involves extended desk work, frequent computer use, occasional day-time travel, and labor-intensive, fast-paced warehouse conditions. Vision abilities are essential. The hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, totaling 37.5 hours per week. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•    Safely transports product pick-ups and deliveries to and from donors, program partners, and agencies.
•    Assists with loading and unloading warehouse inventory, as needed.
•    Builds and maintains rapport with donors and/or their employees to foster continued support and a professional working relationship; while in donor facilities, abides by donors’ personnel and food safety policies.
•    Completes accurate and timely documentation for shipping, receiving, unloading, and warehousing of product, as defined by HHFB policies and procedures.
•    Completes accurate and timely equipment maintenance and safety reports and driver logs and reports equipment safety problems immediately.
•    Through visual inspection, product handling and temperature monitoring, inspects and secures product donations to assure compliance with food safety and vehicle sanitation policies.
•    Takes personal responsibility in following all policies, principles, and best practices for food and physical safety.  
•    Prepares truck route for daily business including refueling, maintenance inspections and cleaning activities.  
•    Conducts weekly cleaning and sanitizing of vehicle and equipment, ensuring inside of cab is clean, free of trash and contains necessary safety equipment and documentation, such as insurance and licensing.
•    Maintains all current licenses, certifications, and medical cards in accordance/compliance with HHFB and DOT-mandated requirements.
•    Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements
•    Valid CDL Class A or B license.
•    Two or more years professional truck driving experience, preferably in a food or food-related environment.
•    Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide units of weight accurately.
•    Strong commitment to safe work practices including road/vehicle safety, quality record keeping, customer service, and operational efficiency.
•    Ability to safely operate all types of warehouse equipment, including, but not limited to, pallet jacks, forklifts, and dock levelers.  
•    Proven ability to work steadily and independently with minimum supervision and to follow standardized written procedures.
•    Ability to work well with donors, staff, volunteers, and agency representatives, speaking with poise, voice control and confidence, imparting information in a clear and understanding manner.

Thrive at Harvest Hope - We offer competitive pay ranging from $17.00-18.24 hourly, equal with experience and qualifications.

SOME OF THE VAST REWARDS OF WORKING HERE: 
As we work to eliminate hunger throughout, we state, we also work to care for our teams’ professional and personal growth and well-being. 
•    Full support and career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise and maximize your potential along your career journey. 
•    A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates empower each other. 
•    Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising health, finance, and wealth work/life balance. 
•    13 Paid Holidays 
•    Paid Annual Leave – the longer you work here, the more you earn. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
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 tasks outlined in this job description.
This position is primarily set in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures, including freezers and outdoor weather conditions. The position is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, twist, carry and lift objects up to 30 to 50 pounds. With forklift traffic in the facility and product stacked and stored throughout, this position requires someone who is mobile and who can hear and watch for traffic and normal hazards of a warehouse environment.
Occasionally, this role is required to respond to organizational needs outside of normal working hours. The position is labor intensive and requires a fast pace.


Harvest Hope Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer and embraces a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain and promote a talented diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential. This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job and the general nature and level of work associated with the position. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties whose performance may be required of such employees or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments the individual may be given. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement or contract.


Harvest Hope Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer and embraces a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain and promote a talented diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential. This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job and the general nature and level of work associated with the position. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties whose performance may be required of such employees or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments the individual may be given. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement or contract.