Food Pantry Assistant

The Salvation Army Central Territory • Mt Pleasant, MI

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About The Position

The Salvation Army Food Pantry Assistant supports pantry operations by stocking storage areas, packing food orders for clients, maintaining cleanliness of storage areas and equipment, and assisting with acquiring food items. The position also helps recipients receive food orders appropriate to their household size and dietary needs, and may assist them in carrying items to their vehicles. The role requires basic reading and math skills, adherence to The Salvation Army Social Services Code of Ethics and professional boundaries, and completion of Safe From Harm training. The position requires the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Requirements

• Basic reading and math skills.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Learn and adhere to The Salvation Army Social Services Code of Ethics.
• Understand and adhere to professional boundaries within and outside the organization.
• Complete Safe From Harm training and keep current as needed.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Stock pantry areas using supplies from storage, donation drop-offs, and other sources.
• Unload, sort, and store food orders, keeping items organized in designated areas.
• Maintain inventory levels and records of pantry items.
• Follow food safety guidelines when handling food, determine product shelf life, repack items, dispose of outdated items as needed, and record refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
• Provide recipients with food orders based on household size and dietary needs.
• Assist recipients with carrying food items to their vehicles when requested.
• Maintain pantry cleanliness by sweeping, wiping surfaces, removing trash, and breaking down boxes.
• Provide guidance to food pantry volunteers when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health care benefits, including AFLAC voluntary life insurance benefits.
• Pension contributions currently equal to 6.0% of earnings, beginning the first quarter after one year of employment; vesting starts after three years and reaches 100% after five years.
• Voluntary 403(b) retirement savings plan available immediately through approved vendors; no organizational match is currently provided.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid sick leave, with up to six earned sick days per year usable as discretionary days.
• Paid vacation, accrued based on years of service and approved hours worked.
• Up to two personal days per year based on date of hire.
• Birthday off with pay.
• Paid holidays, effective immediately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed