Food Pantry Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Mount 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 the cleanliness of storage areas and equipment, and helping acquire food items. The position handles food inventory and orders, follows food safety guidelines, and assists pantry recipients and volunteers as needed.

The role requires basic reading and math skills. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The assistant must learn and follow The Salvation Army Social Services Code of Ethics, maintain professional boundaries, complete Safe From Harm training and keep it current, and be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Requirements

• Basic reading and math skills.
• 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 it current as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

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• Follow food safety guidelines when handling food; determine product shelf life, repack items, dispose of outdated items as necessary, and record refrigerator and freezer temperatures.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

Benefits

• Health care benefits, including AFLAC and 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 is 100% after five years.
• Voluntary 403(b) retirement savings plan available immediately; there is currently no organizational match.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid time off, including sick days, vacation, personal days, a paid birthday off, and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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