Food Pantry Assistant - Full-time

divdivdivdivlink href="https://static.workforcenow.adp.com/mas/mdf-components/24.32.25/styles/froala_editor.pkgd.min.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"nbsp;link href="https://static.workforcenow.adp.com/mas/mdf-components/24.32.25/styles/froala_style.min.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"div class="fr-view"divlink href="https://static.workforcenow.adp.com/mas/mdf-components/24.32.25/styles/froala_editor.pkgd.min.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"/divp id="isPasted"span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"If you thrive in a non-profit organization where what you do makes a difference in the lives of others, then Catholic Charities is the place for you!/span/ppspan style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"With a refreshing culture that is supportive, collaborative, and encouraging of diverse perspectives and backgrounds why not join the Catholic Charities team!nbsp;/span/pp id="isPasted"The Catholic Charities Food Pantry Network serves the food insecure at four locations throughout Greater Boston and provides additional services to external partner organizations. strongThe Food Pantry Assistan/strongt oversees smaller pantry operations and/or supports the Food Pantry Coordinator at a larger pantry. strongThe Food Pantry Assistant/strong provides logistical support to the daily food distribution center operations of the Food Pantry, including, but not limited to, logistics of the distribution, stocking and restocking of the food items, checking for expiration dates, sorting food items, and tracking inventory. The Assistant also performs other duties as needed, including picking up the food from other local centers, driving the truck, supporting volunteers, and compassionately rendering distribution of food items to the clients in our distribution centers, while maintaining personal and professional boundaries.nbsp;/ppnbsp;/ppstronguRESPONSIBILITIES/u/strong/pullispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"Manages on-hand, incoming, and outgoing food inventory, ordering, donations, and transport preparation. Transporting food via van or truck, as necessary./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"Demonstrates strong professional skills and integrity, including in stressful and/or emergency situations; implements organizational and food pantry policies and procedures per the Director of Food Pantries; is proactive and enthusiastic. Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of individuals and families experiencing financial hardships, mental illness, trauma, and from varied cultural backgrounds./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"Works well independently and as part of a team. Supports other pantries as needed, including traveling to other sites, participating in the physical demands of the role, and flexibly accommodating pantry or volunteer group needs (occasionally)./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"Communicates sensitively and effectively with the clients, the public, colleagues, collaborators, volunteers, and other stakeholders verbally, or via email, texting, or other means as required. Maintains professional boundaries and confidentiality./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"Meets with clients to check in or register them for the Food Pantry services./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"Inputs all client data and other related information into the required computer database(s) in a timely manner./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"Provides food service outreach information and responds to client needs in a calm and sensitive manner./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"Ensures that the operation of the food pantry, its equipment, facilities, and staff/volunteers meet all health and safety requirements and maintains a tidy and organized environment./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"Assists Food Pantry Coordinator as needed and assumes responsibilities in the coordinatorrsquo;s absence./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"Performs work primarily in a food pantry performing physical tasks such as lifting and reaching, with occasional work in an office setting./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"Attends and participates in required internal and external meetings and trainings./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"Local travel as necessary./span/span/li/ulpnbsp;/ppstronguQUALIFICATIONSnbsp;/u/strong/pullispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"A high school diploma or equivalent vocational/technical training, or /spanspan class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW70838382 BCX0"HiSet/spanspan class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0" Certificate./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"Valid Massachusetts driverrsquo;s license with five + years of driving experience. Previous experience driving a 26#39; truck or larger required. A CDL is NOT required. Must be comfortable driving on highways and interstates. Maintains a safe driving record./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"Ability to remain on feet for extended periods during food pantry distribution times and restocking times./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW70838382 BCX0"ServSafe/spanspan class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0" certification preferred, willing to be trained in food safety for food handlers./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"Proficiency in additional languages preferred/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information. Basic computer and email experience with the willingness and ability to learn internal software systems for scheduling and inventory./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"The ability to bend, reach and lift 65 pounds without the use of an assistive device. Ability to safely operate a manual pallet jack, forklift, electric power jack, and loading lift./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"Strong communication and problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70838382 BCX0"Availability for occasional weekend or evening hours./span/span/li/ulp id="isPasted"span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"Our benefits are competitive and include a 403(b) savings plan and generous time off.nbsp;/span/ppspan style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"emWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law./em/span/ppspan style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"emnbsp;Visit us at:nbsp;/ema href="http://www.ccab.org/" target="_blank"emwww.ccab.org/em/a/spanemspan style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"./span/em/p/div/div/div/div/div br/ Monday thru Friday, ocassional weekend or evening work may be requiredbr/37.5 hours per week