Pantry Assistant

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:  The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. 

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 

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.   

Physical Requirements Include:  

• 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