Background Investigation, Case Management, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Food Safety, Funding, Health Department, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Maintain Compliance, Operational Support, Pastoral Care, Property Rentals, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Vehicle Driving, Willing to Travel
Position Summary
The Salvation Army Austin Corps is "doing the most good" by providing holistic, person-centered services to individuals and families in need. In addition to worship services and pastoral care, services include short and long-term case management; food, clothing, utility, rent, and housing support; and connections to community partners.
The Food Shelf Assistant supports food pantry operations by distributing food, managing inventory, handling donations, and maintaining cleanliness. The Assistant ensures accurate record-keeping, compliance with health standards, and proper storage of all donations while providing excellent customer service to participants.
Wage: $11.68 to $15.50 per hour, 20 hours a week
409 First Ave NE, Austin, MN 55912
Essential Functions (approximate time spent)
- 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. (10%)
- 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.
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in food pantry or food service.
- Must possess a valid driver's license, possess or be able to obtain, within 90 days, a DOT Medical Examiners Certificate, 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.
This job description is not all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions of the position. A supervisor may assign other duties, responsibilities, and tasks.