Receptionist/Food Pantry Worker

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has a job opening for a Pantry Worker/Receptionist, located in Baton Rouge, LA.

Job Summary: Operates the pantry/distribution area of the Social Services Department. Packages grocery bags and ensures that there is always a sufficient supply of filled bags ready for distribution to clients. Maintains inventory of canned goods, baby supplies, and baked goods. Answer the telephone in a courteous manner and directs calls to the appropriate destination; records accurate and complete messages when necessary; receives and receipts deliveries and donations; greets and announces visitors and clients; provides general information about The Salvation Army’s operations and services; performs routine clerical work such as typing and filing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to perform basic arithmetic. Ability to sort items in alphabetical and numerical form. Ability to follow instructions and work independently. Ability to direct phone calls to the appropriate person of destination. Ability to respond to and assist callers and visitors in a courteous and tactful manner. Ability to screen calls in a courteous and tactful manner. Ability to work with people and to provide assistance in a calm, courteous, and tactful manner. Ability to record accurate and complete messages. Ability to perform clerical support work while operating the switchboard. Ability to maintain an adequate supply of applications, informative materials and/or brochures for distribution to visitors. Ability to respond to emergencies in a calm and efficient manner. Ability to project a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.

Education and Experience: High school diploma of G.E.D. required, and two years of progressively responsible experience working in a major firm with telephone answering responsibilities, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications: None

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate the English language is required. Ability to lift and carry filled grocery bags and boxes of canned goods up to 50 lbs. Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and climbing.

Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather of discomforts associated with noise, dust, and the like.

Additional Information

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled