Food Pantry Assistant

Food Pantry Assistant

The Salvation Army Midland Division Southern Illinois Area Command (SIAC) located in Marion, Illinois, is looking for a part-time, 25 hours per week, Food Pantry Assistant. This position assists with arranging for food acquisition, delivery and stocking of food, and preparation of food boxes to be provided to our clients. The starting pay is $15.00 per hour. The Salvation Army SIAC is located at 906 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Review intake form with client(s), obtaining additional information/documentation as required to determine eligibility.
• Search computer database, and enter any new clients or changes to existing clients' data into the computer system.
• Perform the following or monitor volunteers as they perform the following:
• Prepare, move and carry food boxes/bags for clients based on family size.
• Keep food pantry stocked. This involves moving heavy quantities of food from the storage areas into the food pantry room on a daily basis.
• Remove outdated items from shelves and refrigerators/freezers on a regular basis. Rotate stock so that nothing is held long-term.
• Keep pantry and store rooms neat, clean and organized. Report any rodent/bug problems to the building maintenance worker.
• Order food from The Central Illinois Foodbank and other sources as needed and coordinate its transportation.
• Arrange for the unloading of food stocks from foodbank or other sources.
• Keep records of food offered, accepted and rejected from the foodbank and other sources.
• Maintain and report program statistics to the administration office and prepare and submit Food Bank reports and Operation Food Search Reports.

Education and Experience

• High school or equivalent diploma and one year experience in an office environment. Combination of training and experience will be considered.
• Must have a valid Illinois Driver's License and pass TSA MVR check.
• Must be able to communicate with clients in person and by phone.
• Must be able to read and write, and enter and retrieve data from a computer data base.
• Ability to use Word and Excel is a plus.
• Must be a team player, a self-starter and perform well with minimum supervision.
• Must demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Must have an outgoing personality with good communication skills and an ability to work with diverse cultures.
• Good organizational skills required.
• Commitment to carry out The Salvation Army's mission is essential.

Physical Working Conditions

• Must be capable of performing the above essential duties to include frequently lifting 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds and frequently moving 50 or more pounds using dolly/cart/truck.
• Some of this work will be outdoors and it will be cold in the winter and hot in the summer.

The Salvation Army, as a religious organization, is exempt from participation in federal and state unemployment insurance programs. The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled.

The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package including:

• Generous time off—personal days, sick time, a floating holiday, and vacation
• 14 paid holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance including spouse and children coverage
• AFLAC Insurance Products
• Company funded Pension
• Optional 403b