Lutheran Social Services
Position Description
Division/Department: Food Pantry
Job Title: Pantry Assistant – Part-Time, Tuesday-Friday (9am-2pm)
Reports to (Title): Pantry Manager
Job Code:
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Manager (with direct reports)? No
Location: Jacksonville
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for handling products in and out of the Food Pantry safely and efficiently; including loading and unloading trucks and vehicles. Must assist in maintaining Food Pantry interior and exterior in safe, sanitary and secure condition. Will be required to safely transport food products as directed.
THIS IS A PART TIME POSITION – NOT TO EXCEED 20 HOURS PER WEEK
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with incoming purchased or donated products as assigned; includes unloading, weighing and storing products
- Make local and in-state pickups from donors
- Transport product to multiple agencies, for all LSS Programs
- Promptly and safely unload and unload trucks on location and on-site deliveries
- Operate vehicles/machinery as necessary to complete delivery mission
- Perform all maintenance checks required for each vehicle and report conditions to Pantry Manager
- Ensure general maintenance is performed to box trucks, tractor trailer and associated equipment and ensure that maintenance logs are prepared and completed accurately
- Follow up on repair request to ensure completion of repairs; verify all required items
- Work to prepare food and supply packs for various Food Pantry Programs
- Provide support in the LSS Food Pantry
- Provide customer service to LSS Clients utilizing Food Pantry Services
- Responsible for receipt of donation items All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Pantry ManagerWORK
EXPERIENCE & JOB RELATED SKILLS (Required/Preferred)
Required
Must be organized and detail-oriented
- Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff. Ability to write reports, correspondence.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts for applicable reports. Simple math, calculations are required such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. Ability to compute rate and percent. Ability to apply mathematical skills to budget development and projections
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables with a minimum of direction. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Must be comfortable driving a 24 ft. box truck
Preferred
- High School or GED
- 2-3 years related experience
- Ability to operate company vehicle and maintain a clean driving record.
- Ability to operate large machinery as needed and lift up to 40-50 lbs. comfortably Ability to operate an electric pallet jack.
Required:
- Valid driver’s license and up to date insurance
- Screening required for this position: a Level 2 background check (company paid through the Background Clearinghouse - https://info.flclearinghouse.com), a drug screen (company paid), and a driver's license check (company paid) - all at time of job offer
REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES (Behaviors For Effective Job Performance)
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Analytical Skills
- Coordination/Collaboration
- Dealing with Ambiguity
- Leadership
- Quality Process Management
- Interpersonal Savvy Planning & Organization
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Activity
(If more than 2+ hours per day)
Standing Sitting Mobility Climbing Balancing
Writing Crawling Squatting Bending Filing Twisting
Lifting to Include
Up to 10 lbs. 11–25 lbs. 26–60 lbs.
61–75 lbs. Over 75 lbs.
Pushing Pulling Carrying
Environmental Conditions
Cold Heat Wet and/or Humid Noise
Vibration Fumes Dust Odors Mists
Sensory
Hearing to Converse Hearing to Use Telephone Talking
Tasting/Smelling Reading Distance 1–5 ft. Reading Distance 10–30 ft.
Driving
Incidental Driver Regular Driver
Keying
Occasionally (2–3 hours weekly)
Frequently (2–3 hours daily)
Continuously (4+ hours per day)
The statements included in this Job Description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the person assigned this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.