Food Pantry Assistant

The Salvation Army Central Territory • Newton, IA

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About The Position

The Food Pantry Assistant supports clients through the food pantry intake process and helps keep pantry shelves and personal care items sorted, stocked, and clean. The role includes picking up and unloading donations, interacting positively with visitors and donors, and providing the necessary client information to the Social Services Case Manager. The assistant inventories Food Bank orders and orders food as needed, assists with compliance and statistical reports, and submits monthly reports to the Food Bank of Iowa. Driving is an essential function, and the position includes responsibility for vehicle safety and maintenance as well as routine maintenance of janitorial equipment. The role also performs routine cleaning and maintenance of the Corps office building and property. The position supervises volunteers under the direction of the Corps Officer and/or Case Manager. Employees are expected not to undermine The Salvation Army’s religious mission.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of experience.
• Ability to be flexible and work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to access payroll, timekeeping, and personal data through a web-based system.
• Administrative skills, including use of standard office equipment, data entry, 10-key, attention to detail, and filing.
• Good written and spoken communication skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.
• Must pass all applicable background checks.
• Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence.
• Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.
• Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to sit for a majority of the time, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms; may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; must be able to talk or hear and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Employees must agree not to undermine The Salvation Army’s religious mission.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who are back-to-work, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and clients in a friendly manner.
• Pick up and unload donations as needed or scheduled.
• Interact with donors in a positive and friendly manner.
• Secure necessary client information for the Social Services Case Manager.
• Inventory food orders from the Food Bank and order food accordingly.
• Ensure pantry shelves are stocked.
• Sort and stock personal care items.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of the Corps office building and property.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms; sweep, mop, and vacuum floors; and empty wastebaskets.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Assist with generating compliance and statistical reports and submit monthly reports for the Food Bank of Iowa and statistics.
• Maintain vehicle safety and perform vehicle maintenance, along with routine maintenance of janitorial equipment.
• Supervise volunteers under the direction of the Corps Officer and/or Case Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED