Food Pantry Program Assistant

Location: The Salvation Army – Henderson United Corps

Status: Full time/ Non-Exempt

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.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent certification
• Two years’ experience in logistics may be substituted in lieu of degree
• Must be able to carry out duties without close supervision
• Familiarity with inventory control practices and logistics.
• Experience working with agencies that serve vulnerable populations preferred.
• Bilingual (English – Spanish) preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent detail, organization, and file management skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and the programs within that suite
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of volunteers, staff and community partners
• Must possess a valid Food Handler Safety Training card.
• Must be willing to take and pass an OSHA forklift certification, and have experience driving a diesel truck
• Must possess a valid Nevada driver’s license and pass a motor vehicle record check
  
  

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all safety and emergency policies are followed according to Salvation Army guidelines
• Establish and maintain contracts with existing and new food vendors
• Organize and store items properly in the warehouse using the First In First Out (FIFO) method
• Conduct inventory and make recommendations on which items to order and restock
• Assist the Food Services Program Manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of all grants.
• Assist with the assurance of grant reporting compliance.
• Maintain client databases and referrals for services and generate reports.
• Maintain client databases and referrals for services and generate reports.
• Complete accurate and timely data entry into the Bridges & HMIS system
• Create and/or maintain spreadsheets for tracking grant spending, outcomes, and statistics
• Ensure that all shipments received are properly sorted, labeled, and stored
• Maintain proper food handling procedures (per health code standards)
• Implement proper OSHA warehouse practices and protocols to achieve an efficient and clean warehouse
• Coordinate food pantry preparation, distribution and clean up
• Assist with deliveries as required
• Run monthly reports for Divisional Headquarters and Three Square
• Assist with seasonal activities such as Kettles, back pack drives, and Angel Tree as necessary
• Attend all staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

This position has access to confidential and private information. It is essential that confidentiality and privacy be observed.

Physical Requirements

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus. The employee must have the ability to operate a telephone, desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.