Food Pantry Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Cheboygan, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Pantry Assistant supports the functioning of the pantry by stocking pantry storage areas, packing food orders for clients, maintaining cleanliness of all storage areas and equipment, and assisting with the acquisition of food items.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Basic math skills
Basic reading skills
Learn and adhere to The Salvation Army Social Services Code of Ethics
Understand and adhere to professional boundaries within and outside of the organization
Maintain client confidentiality and obtain appropriate releases of information
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
Basic computer skills
Willingness to learn new software as needed
Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed

Responsibilities

Ensures pantry area is fully stocked using supplies from storage areas, donation drop offs, etc.
Unloads, sorts, and stores food orders, ensuring items are well organized and stored in designated areas other duties as assigned
Maintains proper inventory levels and records of pantry items
Utilizes food safety guidelines when handling food items, determines shelf life of products and repacks items; disposes of outdated items as necessary; records refrigerator and freezer temperatures
Provides food pantry recipients with food orders based on their household size that meet their dietary needs
Assists recipients with bringing food items to vehicles as requested
Ensures general upkeep and cleanliness of pantry area by sweeping, wiping surfaces, removing trash, and breaking down boxes
Provides guidance to food pantry volunteers as requested
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Health Care Benefits which include: AFLAC
Voluntary life insurance benefits
Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment. Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan
Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off which includes: Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available. Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment. The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
Up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
Birthday off with pay.
Paid holidays are effective immediately