Food Pantry Worker

Position: Food Pantry Worker

Department: Social Services

Reports To: Food Pantry Manager

Pay Range: $18.54

Status/Term: Part-time, Hourly, 1-year, 25 hours/week

Location: 12 Wabanaki Way. Indian Island, ME 04468

Job Summary:

The Penobscot Nation is seeking a food pantry worker who will work under the supervision of the food pantry manager as a team member to ensure that tribal families facing food insecurity will have access to food. This will include but not limited to stocking shelves, picking up donations, shopping for items, cleaning and organizing. The Food Pantry is part of Penobscot Nation Social Services and as such you may be crossed trained to help in other areas of the program. The ideal candidate will be someone that is organized, motivated and has good communication skills.

Qualifications Required:

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED required. Must have valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Native American Preference will be adhered to in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

· Assist with unloading, shelving, stocking and storing of food donations and deliveries

· Assist and support pantry clients

· Maintain a positive, supportive and constructive attitude and disposition with clients, staff and volunteers at all times both during pantry service and after hours.

· Facilitate pickup of food donations and orders

· Set-up (restock and ensure pantry is clean & presentable) and clean up (put away refrigerated items, throw away expired items, clean) before and after pantry operating hours.

· Lift, stack, shelve & move boxes, crates or pallets of food from loading area into pantry storage

· Manage the food pantry inventory and other duties as assigned

· Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others, focusing upon the attainment of Penobscot Nation goals and objectives through a commitment to teamwork.

· Conforms to acceptable attendance/punctuality standards as expressed in the Employee Handbook.

· Performs other duties as assigned as required.

Physical Demands/Conditions/Requirements:

This position requires physical work that includes standing, reaching, bending and lifting and carrying objects weighing 25 pounds to 50 pounds.

How to Apply:

· Applications are available at the Human Resources Office or the Secretary’s Office at the Nick Sapiel Building, Indian Island, Maine. Applications can also be downloaded at www.penobscotnation.org.

· Apply online at https://www.penobscotnation.org/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities.

· Submit completed applications and résumés along with certifications to Human.Resources@penobscotnation.org.

· For additional information, call (207) 817-7312 or email Human.Resources@penobscotnation.org.

Pre-employment physical will be conducted in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures. Native American preference will be adhered to in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by management on an individual basis upon request.

For more information, please contact Human Resources at (207)817-7312.

Pay: $18.54 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person