Food Pantry Operations Associate

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Mount Pleasant, MI seeks a Food Pantry Assistant to support pantry operations by stocking storage areas, packing client food orders, and helping maintain clean facilities. This role emphasizes compassionate service and adherence to safety and ethics.

Responsibilities include unloading and organizing donations, managing inventories, applying food safety guidelines, assisting clients with selections, and guiding volunteers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic reading and math skills required.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Stock pantry storage areas using donations and supplies.
• Unload, sort, and store food orders.
• Maintain inventory records of pantry items.
• Follow food safety guidelines and monitor shelf life.
• Provide food orders to recipients based on household size.
• Assist recipients with carrying food items to vehicles.
• Keep pantry area clean and organized.
• Guide pantry volunteers as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Customer service

Lifting heavy items

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Basic reading and math skills

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Mount Pleasant, MI seeks a Food Pantry Assistant to support pantry operations by stocking storage areas, packing client food orders, and helping maintain clean facilities. This role emphasizes compassionate service and adherence to safety and ethics.

Responsibilities include unloading and organizing donations, managing inventories, applying food safety guidelines, assisting clients with selections, and guiding volunteers.