Driver - Pantry Asst B-10

CHURCHES UNITED FOR THE HOMELESS; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Churches United is seeking a Food Pantry Assistant & Box Truck Driver to support multiple pantry locations. You will assist customers and volunteers, handle deliveries, and help with stocking and inventory and safety procedures.

The role requires driving a box truck, basic forklift/pallet jack experience, and a high school diploma or GED. Physical effort is needed to lift up to 30 pounds, with attention to detail and safe work practices integral to daily duties.

Qualifications

• Box truck driving experience required.
• Forklift and Pallet Jack experience preferred.
• High School diploma/GED required.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Capacity to take direction and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving up to 30 pounds as necessary.
• Maintain current licensing and follow all food safety requirements.
• Maintain current Driver’s License and show proof of valid vehicle insurance to be insured by CU.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers and volunteers during pantry distribution hours when available.
• Complete safety training and guidelines for forklift and pallet jack safety.
• Pick up and unload deliveries from Retail Rescue, North Country Food and other deliveries.
• Sort and stock food items focusing on freezer, cooler, bread and pastry areas for freshest products.
• Review food supplies on shelves and backfill according to inventory schedule.
• Drive box truck following safety protocols and pick up donations for Churches United and the Food Pantry.
• Ensure safety of staff, volunteers, and community members; follow safety practices.
• Open, prepare, close and secure the pantry with current shifts.
• Perform light exterior yard work and routine exterior upkeep as needed.
• Clean building through sweeping, mopping, scrubbing or vacuuming; manage waste disposal.
• Handle emergency upkeep requests and coordinate maintenance.

Skills

Box truck driving

Forklift & pallet jack

Independent work

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Valid driver’s license

Food safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Summary

The Food Pantry Assistant & Box Truck Driver handles multiple food pantry duties at multiple locations (when needed) as outlined under the job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with customers and volunteers during pantry food distribution hours when available
• Complete safety training and guidelines to maintain Forklift and Pallet Jack safety.
• Pick up and unload deliveries – Retail Rescue, North Country Food and all other deliveries
• Separate inventory according to like product items
• Complete inventory control
• Use computer software and follow all documentation processes appropriately
• 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
• Drive box truck following all safety protocols, pick up donations and items relevant to Churches United and the Food Pantry
• Ensure safety of staff and volunteers and community members by making sure that safety practices are 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

Additional Skills

• Box truck driving experience required
• Forklift and Pallet Jack experience preferred
• High School diploma/GED required
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Capacity to take direction and work independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow directions for various community pick up’s with box truck
• Physically capable of lifting and moving up to 30 pounds as necessary
• Maintain current licensing and follow all food safety requirements
• Maintain current Driver’s License and show proof of valid vehicle insurance to be insured by CU

Successful Candidates

• 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
• Preferred – applicable experience preferably in social service setting with people in crisis
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products

EEO Statement

Churches United provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Churches United complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Churches United expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Churches United employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Churches United is looking for a qualified candidate who is mission driven, professional and dedicated to being a part of the solution to homelessness!