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Job: Operations Assistant – GO Box

Job Title

Operations Assistant

Company / Organization

GO Box

Job Description

GO Box is building a movement to eliminate single use plastics – a reusable revolution. GO Box is a circular, zero waste system that empowers food vendors and their customers to choose reusable containers that eliminate the need for single use plastics.

GO Box looking for an energetic and detail-oriented Operation Assistant to deliver and collect reusable containers throughout Portland using a pedal-assist ebike and trailer. Operation Assistants play a vital role fulfilling the GO Box mission, supporting the growth of our service and educating/encouraging vendor and customer utilization of our reusable containers.

Availability: This is a part-time position (approximately 6-12 hours/week) primarily between 10 am – 5 pm. Operation Assistants will work regularly scheduled routes: we currently have routes available on Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Responsibilities:
– Develop route using GO Box Admin System, creating list of stops for deliveries and collections
– Accurately track and report delivery and collection data using Admin System
– Represent GO Box in a professional manner and treat vendors, corporate clients, customers, potential customers and other road users with respect

Required skills and experience:
– Strong communication, organizational and time management skills a must
– Reliable, detail-oriented and self-directed
– Able to count accurately, follow directions and work independently
– Confident city cyclist who adheres to bicycle traffic laws
– Food service experience a plus
– Must have smartphone with data, email and text capabilities

We believe in building a diverse, inclusive team and the strength that brings to our company. GO Box is committed to hiring people of all races, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation. Women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and members of other minority or marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.

Compensation: This is a 1099 contract position with a pay rate of $12/hour with an increase to $15/hour after successful 30 day review.

How to Apply

Send an email to info@goboxpdx.com with 1-2 paragraphs telling us why you're interested in working for GO Box, your bicycling background, relevant skills and scheduling availability.

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Founder of BikePortland (in 2005). Father of three. North Portlander. Basketball lover. Car driver. If you have questions or feedback about this site or my work, contact me via email at maus.jonathan@gmail.com, or phone/text at 503-706-8804. Also, if you read and appreciate this site, please become a paying subscriber.