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Food Donations Assistant
Job Location:
Job Location:
McKinney, TX - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 20 - 22
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
5 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
The Samaritan Inn is a comprehensive housing stability program that supports individuals in realizing dignity and gaining independence.
Position Description
Position Title: Food Donations Assistant
Reports to: Donations Director
Pay Range: $20 - $22 per hour
This is a full-time non-exempt position. Compensation is commensurate with experience and aligned with the organizations salary structure and budget.
Summary of the Job:
The Food Donations Assistant provides operational support for The Samaritan Inns food donation program through food pickups receiving inventory management and distribution. This position helps ensure donated food is collected safely accurately recorded properly stored and distributed efficiently to support residents and community partners.
Essential Functions:
- Perform daily food donation pickups from retail partners and community donors
- Safely load unload inspect and transport donated food
- Receive weigh record and accurately enter donated food into inventory systems
- Assist with inventory control and maintain proper FIFO product rotation
- Stock refrigerators freezers pantry areas and storage locations
- Assist with food distribution to the kitchen pantry and partner agencies
- Maintain clean organized food-safe work areas
- Communicate inventory shortages and quality concerns to the Donations Director
- Build positive relationships with donors volunteers and partners
- Assist with volunteer supervision as assigned
- Follow food safety and organizational policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Warehouse logistics delivery inventory food service or nonprofit experience preferred.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Basic Microsoft Office skills.
- Valid Texas Driver License with a clean driving record required.
- CDL preferred but not required.
Core Competencies / Soft Skills:
- Consistently demonstrates reliability by meeting attendance expectations following through on commitments and completing work on time.
- Communicates clearly respectfully and professionally while sharing information effectively with others.
- Produces accurate thorough work while maintaining quality and minimizing errors.
- Adjusts effectively to changing priorities responsibilities and organizational needs.
- Identifies issues evaluates solutions and takes appropriate action to resolve challenges.
- Demonstrates integrity accountability and respect while representing the organization positively.
- Collaborates effectively with others to build positive relationships and achieve shared goals.
Work Environment:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Regular work in refrigerated/freezer environments
- Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather and environmental conditions.
- Ability to work early mornings evenings weekends and holidays as needed
Compensation & Benefits:
The Samaritan Inn provides a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance retirement account and paid time off.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
