Pantry Assistant - PT Mon-Thurs

CHURCHES UNITED FOR THE HOMELESS • Moorhead, MN

12d • $21 - $21

About The Position

The Food Pantry Assistant handles multiple food pantry duties at multiple locations (when needed) as outline under the job responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED required
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Capacity to take direction
• Strong attention to detail
• Physically capable of lifting and moving up to 30 pounds as necessary
• Excellent customer service, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to individual struggles with homelessness, poverty, substance abuse, mental illness, and criminal records.
• Knowledge of harm reduction, strength-based, and behavior-based models.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift and Pallet Jack experience preferred
• Janitorial/Custodian experience preferred
• applicable experience preferably in social service setting with people in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with customers and volunteers during all pantry food distribution hours
• Follow & teach staff and volunteers safety training and guidelines to maintain Forklift and Pallet Jack safety.
• Unload weekly deliveries – Daily Bread, Great Plains Food Bank and all other deliveries
• Separate Inventory according to like product items
• Complete Inventory control
• Use Computer software and document all processes appropriately each shift
• Sort and stock food items, focusing on the freezer, cooler, bread and pastry areas with the objective of using the freshest products when possible
• Review food supplies on the shelves and backfill according to inventory schedule
• Daily sorting, stocking, and cleaning ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
• Maintain current licensing and follow all food safety requirements
• Ensure safety of staff and volunteers and community members by making sure that safety practices are being followed and maintained.
• Complete any light exterior yard work, routine upkeep of exterior areas and parking lot as needed.
• Clean building by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming all areas.
• Remove garbage around exterior of building and prepare bins for pickup.
• Handle emergency upkeep requests, contact maintenance when necessary.
• Follow procedures for use of cleaning chemicals and power equipment, to prevent damage and injury.
• Open, prepare, close and secure the pantry as appropriate with current assigned shifts.
• Other duties as requested or needed.

What This Job Offers

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