Food Pantry Operations Specialist

Grkroccenter; Michigan; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

AFLAC

Pension contributions

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Sick days

Job summary

The Salvation Army Food Pantry is seeking a dedicated Pantry Assistant to stock pantry storage areas, pack food orders, and maintain clean storage spaces. You will help ensure inventory accuracy and handle food safely according to guidelines.

You will also assist recipients from intake to vehicle, support volunteers, and perform routine cleaning. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with basic reading and math skills and physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Basic reading and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Stock pantry storage areas with supplies from storage areas or donations.
• Unload, sort and store food orders, ensuring items are organized.
• Maintain proper inventory levels and records of pantry items.
• Follow food safety guidelines; check shelf life; record refrigerator/freezer temperatures.
• Provide food pantry recipients with orders that meet household size and dietary needs.
• Assist recipients with bringing items to vehicles as requested.
• Keep pantry area clean by sweeping, wiping surfaces, taking out trash.
• Guide pantry volunteers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Stock pantry items

Food packing

Inventory tracking

Food safety

Lift up to 75 pounds

Volunteer guidance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Salvation Army Food Pantry is seeking a dedicated Pantry Assistant to stock pantry storage areas, pack food orders, and maintain clean storage spaces. You will help ensure inventory accuracy and handle food safely according to guidelines.

You will also assist recipients from intake to vehicle, support volunteers, and perform routine cleaning. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with basic reading and math skills and physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds.