LOCATION:Apache Junction Corps

STATUS:Part Time – 20 hrs/week

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:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Must be a service minded team player with the ability to work independently and show initiative
• Required to successful pass a criminal background check
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must have or obtain a Food Handlers certificate within 30 days of employment
• Understand and carry out instructions related to the safe use of equipment and cleaning products
• Ability to work within established policy guidelines, accept direction from qualified sources & follow instructions

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily check and recording of temperatures of refrigeration and freezer units
• Report equipment concerns ASAP
• Work with Driver to insure food picked up is brought into pantry in a timely manner
• Preparation of food boxes/bags in advance for distribution using available supplies to ensure rotation of food on a regular basis
• Rotate food on a schedule of first in/first out basis
• Date and put food away in a timely manner
• Daily checking of food pantry and equipment
• Maintain pantry and equipment to keep it organized and clean by maintaining a regular schedule
• Work with and supervise volunteers assigned to the food pantry
• Assist picking up food from stores when driver is out
• Additional duties during the holidays as assigned
• Others duties as assigned as related to the position of Pantry Worker.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. Employment is contingent upon passing the physical examination as mentioned above. 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 accommodations 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 or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer and to understand written information.