Food Pantry Hygiene Center Assistant

Salvation Army USA•Longview, WA

62d•$17 - $19

About The Position

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church. The ultimate goal of all programs is the spiritual regeneration of all people. The Salvation Army is an equal-opportunity employer. Provide operational support to the Program Coordinator and take part in the service programs as directed ensuring the needs the department are served. Under oversight of Program Coordinator, participate in all operations of Food Pantry to include receiving, stocking and displaying of all foods.

Requirements

HS Graduate or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of experience in one or more of the following fields: Customer Service, general assistance in Social Services directed to at-risk populations
Demonstrated Forklift experience
Volunteer Service Management
Forklift certified and or willing to be trained
Detail-oriented and attention to detail
Self-starter
Team player
Strong use of the English language in verbal and written communication (Spelling - 90% Grammar - 85%)
Excellent telephone skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure
Customer service mindset
Ability and willingness to keep information confidential
Microsoft Word and Excel
Outlook, helpful
Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
Ability to operate telephone
Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Ability to access and produce information from a computer
Ability to understand written information
Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license.
Must pass The Salvation Army's in-house driving test and Motor vehicles Records check.
Must be willing to continually lift 30 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Ability to drive own and/or assigned TSA vehicles. (Based on availability)

Responsibilities

On-Site reception, information, and referral
Maintain client waiting area
Receive and store food supplies and deliveries
Forklift operations as appropriate
Stock shelves for self-select food service
Maintain supply inventory
Serve as back-up for Receptionist data entry into Well Sky
Perform other administrative functions as requested
Assist with Holiday meals, Back to School program and other events as assigned.
Assist as needed and or directed for any other service operations

Benefits

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurances.
Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums ($34.62) for employee only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside of a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance offered starting at $2.31 bi-weekly cost. Employees are covered by an employer paid life insurance policy. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at 5 years eligible service time, employee funded voluntary 403(b) options
Parental Leave: Benefit will be one week (5 business days) of paid leave at the employee's normal rate of pay for births, adoptions and foster placements.
Sick Leave: 12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after 3 months' service time.
Paid Vacation: 2 weeks annually accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. 4 weeks annually accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation is eligible for use after 6 months' service time.
Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year.

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