Iskam Pantry Assistant

Marion-Polk Food Share, Inc.•Grand Ronde, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The ISKAM Pantry Assistant supports operations of the ISKAM Food Bank in Grand Ronde, Oregon. This position maintains a clean and organized warehouse, receives and stores product, stocks pantry shelves, and monitors inventory.

Requirements

Ability to work effectively with a diverse group people, including people experiencing poverty and crisis, culturally diverse communities, non-English speakers, and others.
Knowledge of food safety and safe food handling procedures.
Able to work with volunteers, staff, and community partners as part of a team.
Able to work well under pressure with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities and exercise sound judgement daily.
Able to operate a pallet jack or willing to learn.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform work while seating or standing for a prolonged period of time.
Able to lift repetitively up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push/pull loads up to 1500 pounds on carts and pallet jacks.
Passion for helping the community and addressing hunger.
Must pass pre-employment drug screen (excluding THC) and full background check, including eligibility to work with vulnerable populations.
Must pass driving record check and be insurable through Marion-Polk Food Share’s vehicle insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

1-year experience in warehouse work, food services, food retail or other related field desired.
Must have or be willing to obtain a Food Handler’s Card.
Forklift certification a plus, but not required.
Commitment to engagement in diversity, equity, and inclusion work
Care and concern about food-insecurity in our community and a desire to make a difference.

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect all warehouse, waiting room and office spaces daily.
Remove warehouse debris and properly dispose of garbage and recyclables. Sweep and dust at the end of each day.
Unload food deliveries from the Food Share and food donors. Unstack pallets and sort food in the warehouse in proper places.
Sort out produce or other perishables that are not fit to eat and assist in disposal of product.
Sort mixed food product into appropriate categories.
Move product from warehouse to food pantry shopping area as needed, including dry, cooler, and frozen product.
Manage FIFO rotation of product.
Communicate inventory levels with lead warehouse volunteer and Pantry Coordinator.
Manage and sort dunnage, clean totes and bins. Maintain a clean side yard.
May assist with food pantry distribution to the public as needed. Could include managing front desk, assisting clients shopping through the pantry, or building food boxes.
Other duties as assigned