What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Donations Assistant position at The Samaritan Inn, Inc.?
The Samaritan Inn is a comprehensive housing stability program that supports individuals in realizing dignity and gaining independence.
Position Description
Position Title: Food Donations Assistant
Reports to: Donations Director
Pay Range: $20 - $22 per hour
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Compensation is commensurate with experience and aligned with the organization’s salary structure and budget.
Summary of the Job:
The Food Donations Assistant provides operational support for The Samaritan Inn's food donation program through food pickups, receiving, inventory management, and distribution. This position helps ensure donated food is collected safely, accurately recorded, properly stored, and distributed efficiently to support residents and community partners.
Essential Functions:
- Perform daily food donation pickups from retail partners and community donors
- Safely load, unload, inspect, and transport donated food
- Receive, weigh, record, and accurately enter donated food into inventory systems
- Assist with inventory control and maintain proper FIFO product rotation
- Stock refrigerators, freezers, pantry areas, and storage locations
- Assist with food distribution to the kitchen, pantry, and partner agencies
- Maintain clean, organized, food-safe work areas
- Communicate inventory shortages and quality concerns to the Donations Director
- Build positive relationships with donors, volunteers, and partners
- Assist with volunteer supervision as assigned
- Follow food safety and organizational policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Warehouse, logistics, delivery, inventory, food service, or nonprofit experience preferred.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Basic Microsoft Office skills.
- Valid Texas Driver License with a clean driving record required.
- CDL preferred but not required.
Core Competencies / Soft Skills:
- Consistently demonstrates reliability by meeting attendance expectations, following through on commitments, and completing work on time.
- Communicates clearly, respectfully, and professionally while sharing information effectively with others.
- Produces accurate, thorough work while maintaining quality and minimizing errors.
- Adjusts effectively to changing priorities, responsibilities, and organizational needs.
- Identifies issues, evaluates solutions, and takes appropriate action to resolve challenges.
- Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and respect while representing the organization positively.
- Collaborates effectively with others to build positive relationships and achieve shared goals.
Work Environment:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Regular work in refrigerated/freezer environments
- Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather and environmental conditions.
- Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Compensation & Benefits:
The Samaritan Inn provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement account, and paid time off.
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Salary : $20 - $22