First Step continues to move forward with putting Philadelphia’s most vulnerable citizens (homeless men & women, returning citizens & veterans) to work. We know that in this moment, our focus on providing essential income to the city’s most vulnerable, is more important than ever.
1952 E. Allegheny Ave. Suite 500. Philadelphia PA 19134. (Intake hours: 9am-11am) Please Bring 2 forms of ID and be prepared for a 5-panel drug test. Transportation provided for all listed sites.
We hope to see you soon!
Please note that we are practicing social distancing therefore limited amount of applicants will be permitted in the office at a time.
Placement Sites
Warehouse - Burlington NJ
Loading trailers/containers by hand or working in a conveyor area to send boxes to the loader
Full-time
Pay Rate: $12.00/hr
Job Requirements
Must be able to work 5/6 days per week and workends
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Must pass a 7 year background check
Mail Sorting Site - Burlington, NJ
Responsibilities include sorting mail, palletizing trays, feeding mail machines with trays of mail, collecting and shifting mail, and using a scanner.
Full time/temporary
Pay Rate: $12.00/hr (7am-7pm) OR $12.75/hr (7pm-7am)
Rotating Work Schedule: 1st Week- 3 Work Days, 2nd Week- 4 Work Days
Paid lunch breaks!
Job Requirements:
Clear background check 7 BG
Must be able to stand on your feet for the entire 12 hour shift
Steel-toe boots
Plain blue jeans (no rips or holes)
Earplugs and safety glasses (will be provided)
Restrictions:
No Smoking
No long-sleeve shirts
No jewelry
Mail Sorting Site - Levittown, PA Responsibilities include sorting mail by proper date, postage and bar code
Full time/temporary
Pay Rate: $10/hr (7am-3pm) OR $10.50/hr (3pm-11pm) OR $11.50/hr (11pm-7am)
Monday-Friday with weekend work when mandated
Job Requirements:
Clear background check no felonies
Must pass drug test in a lab
Must be able to lift 50lbs
Plain pants only
Earplugs and safety glasses (will be provided)
Restrictions:
No Smoking
No Cell Phones
No long-sleeve shirts
No jewelry
Commercial Bakery - Belmawr, NJ
Prepping, producing and packaging bread in a large industrial commercial bakery.
Full time/temporary
Pay Rate: $11/hr
Job Requirements:
Must pass 5 year Background check
Must be able to lift 50lbs