Food Pantry Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Alma, 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 cleanliness of storage areas and equipment, and assisting with the acquisition of food items. The role also serves pantry recipients by preparing orders suited to household size and dietary needs, and may assist recipients with carrying items to vehicles. The position includes maintaining inventory and food-safety records, guiding volunteers as requested, and performing other assigned duties.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from back-to-work candidates, U.S. veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requirements

• Basic reading and math skills.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).

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 pantry inventory levels and records.
• Follow food-safety guidelines when handling food; determine product shelf life, repack items, dispose of outdated items as needed, and record refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
• Provide recipients with food orders suited to household size and dietary needs.
• Assist recipients with bringing food items to their vehicles when 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 through approved vendors; no organizational match is currently offered.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid time off, including accruing sick days and vacation, up to two personal days per year based on hire date, and a paid day off for the employee's birthday.
• Paid holidays effective immediately.

What This Job Offers

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