Food Pantry Assistant
Position Summary
The Salvation Army Austin Corps provides holistic, person-centered services including worship services, pastoral care, short and long-term case management, food, clothing, utility, rent, and housing support, and connections to community partners.
Essential Functions
Food Distribution (40%): Distribute food boxes to participants while maintaining a high level of customer service.
Inventory Management (30%): Maintain up-to-date, accurate records of incoming and outgoing food and supplies for the pantry.
Donation Handling (10%): Drive, load, and unload food and other in-kind donations.
Pantry Maintenance (10%): Maintain the cleanliness of the pantry and ensure compliance with health department and food bank standards.
Stocking and Storage (10%): Ensure food donations and related gifts-in-kind are processed, stored, stocked, and rotated appropriately.
Wage
$11.68 to $15.50 per hour, 20 hours a week
Location
409 First Ave NE, Austin, MN 55912
Education and Experience
A high school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous experience in food pantry or food service preferred.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, obtain a DOT Medical Examiners Certificate within 90 days, and meet MVR requirements.
Pass background checks.
Competencies
Knowledge of safe food handling.
Flexible interpersonal and communication skills.
High level of honor in dealing with confidential information.
Works with integrity, valuing honesty and diligence.
Working Conditions
Prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, turning, stretching, reaching, and lifting.
Must be able to regularly move/lift 50 pounds.
Business casual environment.
Not eligible for a remote-friendly work environment.
Must be able to communicate clearly with colleagues, volunteers, and participants.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Driving/Travel Requirements
Drive agency vehicles, including a box truck, locally to occasionally transport food and other in-kind donations.
Other Duties
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree to support its religious mission.