Food Pantry Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Austin, MN

11h • $12 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army Austin Corps is “doing the most good” by providing holistic, person-centered services to individuals and families in need. In addition to worship services and pastoral care, services include short and long-term case management; food, clothing, utility, rent, and housing support; and connections to community partners. The Food Shelf Assistant supports food pantry operations by distributing food, managing inventory, handling donations, and maintaining cleanliness. The Assistant ensures accurate record-keeping, compliance with health standards, and proper storage of all donations while providing excellent customer service to participants.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in food pantry or food service.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess or be able to obtain, within 90 days, a DOT Medical Examiners Certificate.
• Must meet MVR requirements.
• Pass background checks.
• Knowledge of safe food handling.
• Flexible interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of honor in dealing with confidential information.
• Works with integrity, valuing honesty and diligence.
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, turning, stretching, reaching, and lifting.
• Must be able to regularly move/lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with colleagues, volunteers, and participants.

Responsibilities

• Distribute food boxes to participants while maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate records of incoming and outgoing food and supplies for the pantry.
• Drive, load, and unload food and other in-kind donations.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the pantry and ensure compliance with health department and food bank standards.
• Ensure food donations and related gifts-in-kind are processed, stored, stocked, and rotated appropriately.
• Drive agency vehicles, including a box truck, locally to occasionally transport food and other in-kind donations.
• Support The Salvation Army's religious mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED