Food Pantry Operations Specialist

salvarmycareers; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Pension contributions

403(b) voluntary retirement plan

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Vacation accrual

Sick days

Birthday off

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Salvation Army Food Pantry Assistant supports the functioning of the pantry by stocking pantry storage areas, packing food orders for clients, maintaining cleanliness of all storage areas and equipment, and assisting with the acquisition of food items.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Learn and adhere to The Salvation Army Social Services Code of Ethics.
• Understand and adhere to professional boundaries within and outside the organization.
• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensures pantry area is fully stocked using supplies from storage areas, donation drop offs, etc.
• Unloads, sorts, and stores food orders, ensuring items are well organized and stored in designated areas
• Maintains proper inventory levels and records of pantry items
• Utilizes food safety guidelines when handling food items, determines shelf life of products and repacks items; disposes of outdated items as necessary; records refrigerator and freezer temperatures
• Provides food pantry recipients with food orders based on their household size that meet their dietary needs
• Assists recipients with bringing food items to vehicles as requested
• Ensures general upkeep and cleanliness of pantry area by sweeping, wiping surfaces, removing trash, and breaking down boxes
• Provides guidance to food pantry volunteers as requested
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Ethics knowledge

Safe From Harm training

Professional boundaries

Ability to lift 75 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Basic reading and math skills

Job description

The Salvation Army Food Pantry Assistant supports the functioning of the pantry by stocking pantry storage areas, packing food orders for clients, maintaining cleanliness of all storage areas and equipment, and assisting with the acquisition of food items.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.