Food Pantry Worker

Seeking: compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference!

If you are passionate about making a difference in someones life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employees success we encourage you to apply today!

Seeking a Part Time on our Team

Our Part Time opportunities offer:

Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays vacation time and sick time

Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)

Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)

Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life

Christmas Bonus

Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers

Free parking

SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Under general supervision the Food Pantry Worker provides part time support to the Emergency Family Assistance Coordinator to provide basic needs support to individuals and families seekng assistance from The Salvation Army. Worker will engage with clients in a professional and friendly manner maintain a high degree of confidentiality and handle all matters with diplomacy and with a trauma-informed perspective. Worker will be responsible for data entry into client database and assist with accurate reporting to Food Bank and Salvation Army internal statistics recording. Worker will maintain a clean well-organized and safe working environment and represent The Salvation Army well internally and in the community. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Complete intake interviews with sensitivity and care
Maintain documentation and enter data accurately and timely
Work with and oversee volunteers assigned to food pantry.
Oversee both stocking and rotation of food pantry
Maintain compliance with Food Bank and Salvation Army standards
Coordinate volunteers to pick up donated food for gleaning program
Assist in upkeep and maintenance of physical site
Oversee both monthly and daily food distribution
Maintains inventory of supplies; notify Corps Officer when an order needs to be placed
Assist with other related tasks as personal initiative requires and/or requested by the officers.

Specific Tasks:
1. Daily assist with loading and unloading food donations and delivery of supplies.
2. Report and file Statistics to the Food Bank and other donors necessary information.
3. Provide oral and written report updates of food inventory and supply needs.
4. Maintain proper stock levels so that inventory does NOT get depleted during a shift through routine inventorying and ordering supplies. Communicate needs in advance.
5. Keep records of all statistical reports and food orders and file in an orderly manner.
6. Other duties assigned by Corps Officers

SPECIAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:
List any special skills licenses certificates or registrations that are required to perform the essential duties of this job
Strong communications skills (both written and verbal) positive attitude initiative flexibility and dependability required.
High level of confidentiality discretion and good judgment is essential.
Must demonstrate empathy and compassion through action and speech.
Good organizational skills and attention to details.
Good computers skills including Microsoft Word Outlook and Excel.
Ability to work effectively with minimal daily supervision and guidance.
A valid drivers license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.