Food Pantry Support Specialist

Kroc Center; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Pension contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Birthday off with pay

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Food Pantry Assistant in Michigan to support daily pantry operations. You will stock storage areas, prepare and pack food orders for clients, and help keep all storage spaces and equipment clean and organized.

You will follow food safety guidelines, manage inventory, assist recipients with loading groceries, and provide guidance to volunteers. This role requires physical effort, including lifting up to 75 pounds, and a commitment to ethical service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Basic reading and math skills
• Learn and adhere to The Salvation Army Social Services Code of Ethics
• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed

Responsibilities

• Stock pantry storage areas using supplies from storage areas, donation drop offs, etc.
• Unload, sort, and store 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food safety guidelines when handling food items, determines shelf life of products and repacks items; disposes of outdated items as necessary; records refrigerator and freezer temperatures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

Stock pantry areas

Pack food orders

Maintain storage area cleanliness

Assist with food acquisition

Guide volunteers

Lift up to 75 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Basic reading and math skills

Job description

The Salvation Army is seeking a Food Pantry Assistant in Michigan to support daily pantry operations. You will stock storage areas, prepare and pack food orders for clients, and help keep all storage spaces and equipment clean and organized.

You will follow food safety guidelines, manage inventory, assist recipients with loading groceries, and provide guidance to volunteers. This role requires physical effort, including lifting up to 75 pounds, and a commitment to ethical service.