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Overview:
This position in our Social Service department will provide ongoing support and assistance to the Food Pantry program. This position requires good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse population. Employee must be able to assist in all areas needed to ensure a smooth and cohesive operation.
Responsibilities:
Driver for pick-ups and deliveries.
Be punctual.
Complete milage forms.
Coordinate Pick-ups/deliveries with donors.
Unload, record, and weigh donated items.
Assist with client intake, -Enrollment of new clients into PantryTrak system for pantry assistance (i.e., client intake, household member/annual/ income/residential verifications).
Always ensure client confidentiality.
Always remain professional and respectful.
Assist with referring POH clients to Social Service Coordinator.
Ensure that Pantry Coordinator is provided with all recorded weights, and receipts for monthly reports.
Maintain regular Pantry hours.
Emergency groceries (outside pantry hours) are to be handled on a crisis basis. No client in crisis should be turned away for service. (Refer to Social Service Coordinator).
Stock and shelve all food items adhering to all codes applicable to food storage. (Six inches off the floor, eighteen inches from the ceiling, mindfulness of thermometers temperatures in refrigerator and freezers, rotate food items to bring to the front, ensure that older items are distributed first, ensure that food pantry is always kept clean, etc.).
Ensure that the Food Pantry and all areas used for Food Pantry purposes are well stocked and prepared for daily operation purposes.
Assist with preparation for special community events (Produce Give-A-Ways, Christmas Distributions)
Ensure that the Food Pantry and all areas utilized for Food Pantry purposes are left in a clean and orderly fashion.
The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Acceptable job performance includes the completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of The Salvation Army.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED
Customer Service Experience
Valid Driver’s License
Must maintain a clean driving record and be insurable per Salvation Army employer regulations.
Ability to routinely lift and carry boxes/bags/items that are 25lbs or more.
Ability to shelve cases/bags/items that are 25lbs or greater.
Salvation Army Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer