Food Pantry Worker (7745)

Food Pantry Worker

NSC-Beaufort Corps - BEAUFORT, SC

Salary Range $12.00 - $13.50 Hourly Category Social Services

Job Summary

Responsible for the food pantry which includes maintaining a consistent state of cleanliness and order in all areas, packing and unpacking items to be stocked on shelves, keeping an accurate count of inventory and investigating any discrepancies; reports to the Director of Social Services and/or acting supervisor on duty.

Essential Functions

Receive, count, stock food and hygiene items; determine proper storage methods as to prevent food spoilage, identification, and stock location; mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electronic marking tools or other labeling equipment as requested.

Responsible for unloading and storing all foods, supplies that are delivered.

Responsible for the inventory of all foods and supplies in and out of the food pantry.

Maintain a system that accounts for the proper food, in the correct quantities, at the right time is available to the designated clients within designated times.

Examine/inspect stock items for wear or defects; maintain proper records on the use of/ damage to stock or stock handling equipment, reporting any damage to supervisors.

Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses or storage yards.

Maintain a clean and organized area in and around the food pantry, refrigerators, freezers, and the outside area around the loading platform.

Store tools and equipment in and orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms and other areas.

Maintain high cleanliness standards in all areas of the Social Services building including the lobby, halls, activity room, client and staff restrooms and general areas.

Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety guidelines and regulations.

Performs other related work as required.

Materials and Equipment

Forklift Hand Truck Computer Pallet Jack

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.

Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and climbing.

Ability to sort and determine the suitability of food and donated items.

Ability to meet attendance requirements

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects.

Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred and No prior experience required. or Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certifications/Licenses

None

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing and walking on a frequent change basis.

Moderate amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light to heavy objects (up to 75 lbs.) frequently.

Work is usually performed in a normal food pantry environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like, with the exception of driving conditions.