Food Pantry Hygiene Center Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Sick time

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Longview is seeking a Food Pantry/Hygiene Center Assistant who will provide essential support in food pantry operations. The candidate should have customer service experience and be detail-oriented. The position offers part-time hours with competitive pay ranging from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, as well as benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, and parental leave. Candidates must have forklift certification or willingness to train and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in customer service or social services.
• Demonstrated Forklift experience.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to the Program Coordinator.
• Participate in the Food Pantry operations.
• Perform on-site reception duties.

Skills

Forklift certified and/or willing to be trained

Detail-oriented

Self-starter

Strong communication skills

Customer service mindset

Education

HS Graduate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Dental insurance, life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, 403(b)

United States, Washington, Longview

Mar 01, 2026

Department

Social Services

Position Title

Food Pantry/Hygiene Center Assistant

Status

Regular/Part Time Non-exempt

Compensation

$17.00- 19.00 per hour

We have two part-time vacancies for this role:

• Part-time 26 hrs per week: $19.00
• Part-time 16hrs per week: $17.00

General Statement

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.

Education and Work Experience

• 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
• Valid Wa. State Driver's License preferred, pass TSA in-house driving training
• Successfully pass a background check and complete Protect the Mission Training

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• 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

Software-related Skills

• Microsoft Word and Excel
• Outlook, helpful
• Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.

Scope of Position

Provide operational support to the Program Coordinator and participate in service programs as directed, ensuring the needs of the department are met. Under the oversight of the Program Coordinator, participate in all operations of the Food Pantry, including receiving, stocking, and displaying all foods. This position will periodically require on-site reception duties, including database entry and maintenance. Occasional local driving may be required.

Duties

• On-Site reception, information, and referral, database entry, and maintenance.
• Maintain the 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

Physical Requirements

• 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 a 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

Qualifications

• 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)

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

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.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.

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