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Pantry Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory, South Bend, IN, United States


Job Objective
As the Pantry Assistant, you will assist with all activities related to the pantry program in the Family Resource Center and the Mishawaka Food Pantry location, ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

Starting pay:

$16.00

Part Time:

25 hours per week

What You Will Do

Support the overall Pantry program

Attend meetings, workshops, or seminars related to pantry issues as required

Mediate clients' needs

Greet and welcome clients

Provide food and accurate referrals about the Salvation Army and community-wide programs

Support other Family Resources Center activities and programs

Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed. Findings may disqualify an individual for this position.

Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver's qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 30 days of employment.

Skills/Abilities

Commitment to serving others and understanding the needs of the surrounding community

Computer literacy, proficiency with Microsoft Office

Level-headedness, resiliency, flexibility, consistency, dependability, compassion

Spanish language proficiency preferred

Supervisory Responsibility
None

Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Good speaking, hearing, and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity

Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds

May require bending, squatting, walking

May require standing for extended periods

Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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