Food Pantry Assistant

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc.•Portland, OR

68d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the stocking of the food pantry and delivery of all internal and external food-related services. The daily work includes food box order preparation, answering phone for pantry needs, data entry, managing inventory, keeping a safe and organized workspace, creating a welcoming/positive environment, and working alongside all NARA NW programs.

Requirements

Maintain a food handler's certification and practice food safety in all areas.
Ability to work in multiple computer programs agency wide.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to prioritize tasks and complete work in a timely fashion.
Ability to deliver services to those in need with compassion, clear boundaries, and good communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with clients. Ability to manage time.
Ability to accurately complete tasks as assigned.
Ability to always maintain confidentiality. Adhering to 42 CFR and HIPPAA regulation
Ability to be open minded to new work ideas and methods.
Ability to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. and climb ladders.
Ability to comprehend and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and policy and procedure manuals.
Have a valid drivers' license/insurance and be willing to sign organizational documents necessary for driving company vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in fulfilling food orders for clients.
Travel to partnering agency for food pantry order pickups.
Answer phones for pantry needs.
Collect individual and household data as needed for intake and reporting.
Keep food sorted and stocked on pantry shelves in a safe and organized fashion.
Keep accurate food pantry records.
Perform all interactions in a personal and professional manner and be sensitive to pantry guests and their household needs.
Refer clients to a case manager or the appropriate staff for further resources beyond food.
Report any safety hazard immediately to supervisor, department head, and/or officer as deemed necessary.
Work collaboratively with the Food Pantry staff to accomplish common goals and objectives that promote the organization's mission, vision, and values.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
14 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!
13 Paid Days of Sick Time
13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
$50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
401(k) with 4% Match
Employee Assistance Program
Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC