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Market Associate
Job Description
Reporting to the Market Manager, the Market Associate will work directly with volunteers, clients, and donors to ensure the Market runs smoothly, safely, and in alignment with the organization’s mission and values. This role is ideal for an organized, community-minded team player who wants to make a meaningful impact in a retail or food bank environment.
Shift information:
- Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 5:30 pm
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming Market environment
- Train, support, and collaborate with volunteers, clients, and donors
- Check in/out shoppers and assist with inventory, including receiving, sorting, stocking, and tracking food donations
- Support grocery rescue, home deliveries, food drives, and serve as a backup driver when needed
- Follow health and safety protocols and provide friendly donor acknowledgment
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds, stooping, kneeling, and standing for extended periods
- Valid WA driver’s license and safe driving record
- Bilingual candidates and prior food bank, retail, or similar experience are a plus
- Food Handler’s Certification preferred but not required
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and sick leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
Additional Information
Benefits include sick leave accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked; paid Family & Medical leave (per Washington State); 401K after eligibility; holiday pay and vacation bonus after eligibility; and opt-in for health insurance, personal Aflac and life insurance plans available. Want to learn more about our benefits for temporary employees, including a 401K plan and vacation bonus? Visit our benefits page!
At West Sound Workforce, we recognize and value the unique contributions each individual brings to the workplace. We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are equally dedicated to fostering a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. By closely monitoring guidance from health and safety authorities, including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), we maintain robust protocols to address workplace safety and employee well-being. Our commitment extends to partnering with clients to ensure employees have the necessary tools, training, and protective measures to perform their roles safely and effectively.