Food Pantry Assistant

The Salvation Army Central Territory•Williston, ND

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Pantry Assistant supports daily food pantry operations at The Salvation Army Williston Corps by receiving, organizing, storing, and distributing food and other donated items. The position assists with local donation pickups, inventory management, food safety and sanitation, recordkeeping, and volunteer training while providing courteous, person-centered service to participants. This is a site-based position in Williston, North Dakota, with regular local driving in an agency vehicle. The position is 25 hours per week and pays $15 per hour. The Salvation Army Williston Corps provides holistic, person-centered support to individuals and families through worship, pastoral care, case management, food and other assistance, and connections to community resources. Employees are expected to support the organization’s mission. The role has no formal supervisory responsibilities but provides day-to-day guidance and training to volunteers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successfully complete all required background checks.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet The Salvation Army’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) requirements.
Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Basic computer proficiency.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to work in varying temperatures during food storage and donation pickups.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in food service, food pantry operations, warehouse, inventory, customer service, or a related environment.

Responsibilities

Drive to local businesses and community partners to pick up food and other in-kind donations.
Load, unload, transport, and assist with receiving donated items.
Prepare and distribute food boxes and grocery items, providing courteous, respectful, person-centered service to participants.
Assist with training, orienting, and providing day-to-day direction to volunteers.
Maintain the organization, cleanliness, and safety of the food pantry in compliance with applicable health department, food bank, and Salvation Army standards.
Receive, inspect, sort, store, and rotate donated food and supplies.
Maintain accurate inventory and distribution records.
Perform additional duties and tasks assigned by the supervisor as needed.