JACKSON COUNTY FOOD PANTRY CLERK/DRIVER

Christian Appalachian Project Group; McKee (KY); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401(k) matching

PTO & Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Christian Appalachian Project Group in Jackson County seeks a full-time pantry assistant for the McKee, KY operation. The role offers $14.29 per hour and requires a high school diploma.

You will support daily pantry operations, participant registrations, data entry, and reporting. Responsibilities include ordering, inventory, deliveries, and coordinating food drives and events, with CAP values of faith, service, and compassion guiding daily activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent General Studies.
• Less than 1 year of successful experience in related field or combination of education and experience
• Possess a Valid Kentucky Driver's License and Maintain a Safe Driving Record
• CAP Driving Certification (or ability to obtain within first 90 days)
• DOT Medical Card (or ability to obtain within first 90 days)
• Obtain and maintain forklift certification
• Obtain and maintain Food Handler Permit

Responsibilities

• Assist daily pantry operations: participant registration, data entry, and reporting.
• Coordinate food orders, inventory, deliveries, and pickups; ensure proper handling.
• Plan Hunger Walk and events; train volunteers; act as backup driver.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent General Studies

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jackson Co Food Pantry - McKee, KY 40447

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $14.29 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

PAY RATE: $14.29 Hourly (Pay is negotiable based on experience)

Are you ready to make an impact to those in need in Appalachia? Through this position, you will have the ability to build hope, transform lives, and share Christ’s love through service. Members of our CAP staff commit to our core values of faith, service, and compassion.

Summary

Performs a variety of functions in the daily operations of the Jackson County Food Pantry. Provides support to the Manager and Food Pantry Coordinator.

Essential Job Functions

• Serves as an assistant in the daily functions of operating the Jackson County Food Pantry. Assist with participant registration, data entry, and distribution records. Provide reports as needed. 50%
• Assist with food ordering and maintaining appropriate inventory levels in the pantry. Follow all policies for proper food handling, transportation and storage. Responsible for all pantry deliveries and product pick up. 40%
• Participates in the planning and executing of the annual Hunger Walk, food drives, events, and food education. Provides support and training to pantry volunteers. Assists other Jackson County food pantries and CAP food pantries as needed. Serve as a backup driver using the small box truck as needed.10%

What We Offer

At Christian Appalachian Project (CAP), we are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support yourhealth and work-life balance. We strive to create a rewarding and supportive workplace for all employees by offering competitive benefits, including:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• CAP matches 100% of employee 401(k) contributions, up to the first 6% of employee contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Additional Paid Caregiver and Paid Parental Leave

In addition to the core benefits listed above, CAP also offers:

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Supplemental Insurance Plans

From day one, our employees have access to a competitive benefits package designed to support personal well-being and professional growth.

QualificationsEducation

High School Diploma or Equivalent General StudiesRequired

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year of successful experience in related field or combination of education and experience

Certifications and Licensure

• Possess a Valid Kentucky Driver's License and Maintain a Safe Driving RecordRequired
• CAP Driving Certification* (or ability to obtain within first 90 days)Required
• *In order to drive personal vehicle on CAP business, must obtain and maintain a policy of motor vehicle insurance coverage on privately-owned vehicle with insurance coverage amounts of $50,000 bodily injury per person per accident; $100,000 bodily injury for all bodily injuries per accident; and $50,000 property damage per accident.
• DOT Medical Card (or ability to obtain within first 90 days)
• Obtain and maintain forklift certification
• Obtain and maintain Food Handler Permit

Physical Requirements

• Ability to reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, stand, walk
• Load crate/box on 27-inch shelf with 3 bags 16 lbs each and 1 bag 17 lb
• Lift 65 lbs occasionally and place on 5 inch shelf
• Push pallet jack with 50 lbs of force a distance of 50 ft
• Lifts/moves items with unknown weight or that are awkward shapes and sizes with assistance
• Step up/down from an 18" step
• Push mop
• Pull a garage door down with 45 lbs of force and pull upward from ground at 38 lbs of force
• Have good visual acuity with corrective lenses
• Have good hearing capabilities