DEPARTMENT: Social Services
POSITION TITLE: Food Pantry/Hygiene Center Assistant
STATUS: Regular/Part Time Non-exempt
Wage: $16.00 per hour
GENERAL STATEMENT:
The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church. The ultimate goal of all programs is the spiritual regeneration of all people. The Salvation Army is an equal-opportunity employer.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
•HS Graduate or equivalent
•Minimum of 2 years of experience in one or more of the following fields: Customer Service, general assistance in Social Services directed to at-risk populations
•Demonstrated Forklift experience
•Volunteer Service Management
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Forklift certified and or willing to be trained
• Detail-oriented and attention to detail
• Self-starter
•Team player
• Strong use of the English language in verbal and written communication (Spelling - 90% Grammar – 85%)
• Excellent telephone skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure
• Customer service mindset
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential
SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:
• Microsoft Word and Excel
• Outlook, helpful
• Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
Provide operational support to the Program Coordinator and take part in the service programs as directed ensuring the needs the department are served. Under oversight of Program Coordinator, participate in all operations of Food Pantry to include receiving, stocking and displaying of all foods.
DUTIES:
• On-Site reception, information, and referral
• Maintain client waiting area
• Receive and store food supplies and deliveries
• Forklift operations as appropriate
• Stock shelves for self-select food service
• Maintain supply inventory
• Serve as back-up for Receptionist data entry into Well Sky
• Perform other administrative functions as requested
• Assist with Holiday meals, Back to School program and other events as assigned.
• Assist as needed and or directed for any other service operations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
• Ability to operate telephone
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer
• Ability to understand written information
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license. Must pass The Salvation Army‘s in-house driving test and Motor vehicles Records check. Must be willing to continually lift 30 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds. Must pass a criminal background check. Ability to drive own and/or assigned TSA vehicles. (Based on availability)
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 meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Benefits:
A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurances.
Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums ($34.62) for employee only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside of a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance offered starting at $2.31 bi-weekly cost. Employees are covered by an employer paid life insurance policy. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at 5 years eligible service time, employee funded voluntary 403(b) options
Parental Leave: Benefit will be one week (5 business days) of paid leave at the employee’s normal rate of pay for births, adoptions and foster placements.
Sick Leave: 12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after 3 months’ service time.
Paid Vacation: 2 weeks annually accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. 4 weeks annually accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation is eligible for use after 6 months’ service time.
Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year.
The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.