Pantry Worker

The Salvation Army Southern California•Las Vegas, NV

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pantry Worker performs the day-to-day work of The Salvation Army food pantry in Pahrump. This is a hands-on, physical position responsible for receiving and picking up food donations, stocking and rotating shelves, assembling and distributing food boxes to clients, and keeping the pantry and storage areas clean, organized, and safe. The Pantry Worker greets every client with dignity and respect and represents The Salvation Army well to the community. This position has access to confidential and private information. Confidentiality and privacy must be observed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Prior experience in a food pantry, warehouse, stockroom, grocery, or food service setting; willingness to learn and follow instruction is essential.
Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances with courtesy, patience, and respect.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and complete assigned tasks with minimal reminders.
Ability to perform physical work on a continuous basis, including lifting, carrying, bending, and standing for extended periods.
Basic reading, counting, and recordkeeping skills sufficient to log donations, track inventory, and record client services accurately.
Basic computer skills preferred; experience with HMIS, Excel, or Outlook is a plus.
Experience operating a pallet jack, hand truck, or forklift preferred.
Must possess a valid Nevada driver’s license with a clean driving record and be able to safely operate a Salvation Army vehicle.
Food Handler Safety Training Card required, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Must be available to work a flexible part-time schedule, including occasional evenings and Saturdays.
Must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills preferred; experience with HMIS, Excel, or Outlook is a plus.
Experience operating a pallet jack, hand truck, or forklift preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive, sort, weigh, and log incoming food donations and deliveries.
Stock and rotate shelves, coolers, and freezers; pull expired or damaged product.
Keep storage areas organized, labeled, and safely stacked.
Assist with inventory counts and notify the supervisor of low supplies.
Pick up donations from grocery stores, food banks, and community donors.
Load, transport, and unload goods using a vehicle, hand truck, pallet jack, or forklift.
Assemble and distribute food boxes to clients and assist them to their vehicles.
Complete client sign-in sheets, intake forms, and donation logs.
Refer clients seeking additional assistance to the appropriate staff member.
Assist with holiday and special food distributions.
Clean and sanitize the pantry, storage, and distribution areas; sweep, mop, break down boxes, and remove trash.
Assist shoppers and pantry volunteers.
Other duties as assigned.