Food Pantry Program Assistant

Description

Location : The Salvation Army - Henderson United Corps

Status : Full time / Non-Exempt

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree or equivalent certification
• Two years' experience in logistics may be substituted in lieu of degree
• Must be able to carry out duties without close supervision
• Familiarity with inventory control practices and logistics.
• Experience working with agencies that serve vulnerable populations preferred.
• Bilingual (English - Spanish) preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent detail, organization, and file management skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and the programs within that suite
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of volunteers, staff and community partners
• Must possess a valid Food Handler Safety Training card.
• Must be willing to take and pass an OSHA forklift certification, and have experience driving a diesel truck
• Must possess a valid Nevada driver's license and pass a motor vehicle record check

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has access to confidential and private information. It is essential that confidentiality and privacy be observed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

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 to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus. The employee must have the ability to operate a telephone, desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Food Handler's Card (required)

Driver's License (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.