Food Pantry Assistant

Recruiting Opportunity Closes:  03.03.2025

Hourly Wage:  $18.75

Hours Per Week:  29

Status:  Non-Exempt / Part Time

Number of Positions:  1

Department:  Moore St Corps

Position:   Food Pantry Assistant

 

The Salvation Army 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.

Moore Street’s Vision:  To help build strong families in North Portland by encouraging growth spiritually, physically, and mentally through worship services, nutrition programs, athletic activities, and educational/enrichment opportunities.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application, upload a resume.

To apply online go to:    Food Pantry Assistant

To apply in person go to 5325 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR 97217.  Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Capt. Joseph McBride at joseph.mcbride@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (530) 368-4659.    Capt. McBride is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

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PURPOSE:

The role of the Food Pantry Assistant is to assist in the distribution of food items to clients through the Food Pantry

Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Have a high school diploma, or GED
2. Maintain a current Driver’s License
3. Pass a criminal history background check
4. Flexible schedule
5. Lift 50 lbs.
6. Basic computer skills and must be able to type

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Drive box truck to Oregon Food Bank to pick up order weekly. Must be able to use pallet jack and load full pallets into truck and unload items using hand truck
2. Restocking shelves, organizing items for clients to take as needed
3. Shopping with clients in food pantry
4. Maintain an organized, clean waiting area and food pantry
5. Help with intake of clients, when needed
6. Working with staff and volunteers alike to serve the clients
7. Occasionally assists Food Pantry Coordinator with data entry and filing, copying, etc.
8. Assist with Christmas/seasonal help: intake, distribution, clean up
9. Refer clients to other resources when appropriate
10. Attend occasional community meetings, in order to promote the food pantry within the community
11. Be available for special events and to assume additional responsibilities as needed

Physical Requirements:

This position requires employee to lift, move or carry materials up to 50 pounds and be able to regularly walk, stand, bend, stoop and reach above shoulder height for extended periods. 

This position may occasionally require sitting at a desk using a personal computer with screen monitor and telephone, use hands to finger, hand, or feel objects, tools, or controls; to talk or hear; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Must be able to comprehend assignments and/or ask for additional information or clarification until the assignment is understood.  The mental aptitude to organize projects, set priorities, calculate, catalogue, inspect, analyze plans, comprehend, and cooperate with others, & etc., is necessary.

The employee will work on many projects at once with interruptions from and noise from walk-in traffic, ringing telephones, and printers.  The position meets multiple, constant, rigid deadlines, and competing/changing priorities. There will be contact with people from diverse backgrounds who may be angry, host