Temperature-Controlled Clean Room

Overview

Second Harvest Heartland is committed to expanding partnerships and increasing access to protein for clients. We operate a temperature controlled-clean room to repack high-need protein donations. Weareone of onlyfourfood banks in the nation to undergo the rigorous USDA certification process to be able to intake this important donation stream.

To ensure food-safety standards, the temperature of the clean room will be kept at a cool 42. Shifts may include sorting and boxing packaged frozenprotein orrepackaging ready-to-eatbulkprotein into smaller family-friendly portions. Ready-to-eat proteinconsists offrozen meat items that do not require additional cookingprior to consumption like deli meats and items that require reheating for palatability like chicken nuggets.

What youll do:

• Seal product into new packaging
• Sort, pack, and label products
• Count and/or weigh products
• Inspect product quality
• Palletize finished boxes
• Assist with clean-up of work area as needed (sweeping, sanitizing, etc.)

Whats in it for you:

• Hands-on food insecurity experience at one of the largest Feeding America food banks
• Networking opportunities & educational events
• Resume builder

What youre committing to:

• Ability to stand, bend, and twist for the duration of each shift
• Following special safety guidelines, including wearing smocks, shoe covers, hairnets and gloves
• Adhering to food safety and warehouse guidelines at all times
• Being comfortable in a cool 42Fenvironment for the duration of theshift-It ishighlyrecommended to dress in layers ora warm coat and winter hat!

When and where youll volunteer:

• Volunteer Location: 7101 Winnetka Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
• Days of the week: Mondays
• Time of day: 9:00am 11:00am or 12:30pm 2:30pm

Whats Next?

Sign Up:View our calendar HERE to find a shift that works for you