Job TitleONE CURRENT VACANCY 35 HOURS PER WEEK POSITIONJob Description Under general supervision, performs manual work in receiving and storing supplies and materials for the Food Bank Division. Work involves picking up and stocking food items and preparing food boxes for Food Bank clients. Reports to the Program Coordinator. Duties of ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Unloads food donations and supplies by hand and with the assistance of equipment. Breaks down boxes and other packing materials, disposing of them according to procedure. Stock shelves per established procedures. Prepares baskets for families based on family size. Performs general groundskeeping for Food Bank facility such as blowing yard and parking lot, emptying garbage containers, picking up trash and debris, etc. Drives City vehicle to collect and deliver paperwork, food, etc. Maintains a clean facility by sweeping, mopping, emptying garbage containers, and sanitizing restrooms. Opens and locks facilities when needed. Receives and/or reviews various records and reports such as list of eligible clients. Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as notification of spoiled goods, freezer temperature readings, etc. Refers to food guideline list, safety guides, evacuation plan, memorandums, employee handbook, policy and procedure manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc. Operates a variety of equipment and machinery such as forklift, pallet jack, hand truck/dolly, blower, telephone, etc. Uses a variety of tools such as box cutter, mops, brooms, buckets, scissors, etc.; a variety of supplies such as tape, food, baskets, general office supplies, etc. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Program Coordinator, coworkers, other department employees, clients, and the general public. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a high school diploma, GED, HiSet, or equivalency certificate with some warehousing/inventory experience including operating a forklift; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid Louisiana driver's license. Supplemental Information
Note:
The City of Kenner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kenner Civil Service Department posts current examination announcements at its office and on its online application website. Job applications may be filed only when an examination is announced. It is important that you include your entire employment history including periods of unemployment on your application, plus any relevant education and experience. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Some job postings have an application deadline; others are open on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants who are interested in jobs that are not currently open for application may complete a job interest card which may be filed with the Kenner Civil Service Office at any time. DELAY IN THE MAIL: The Kenner Civil Service Department cannot accept responsibility for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination, or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant. VETERANS PREFERENCE in examinations will be granted only to those persons who provide proof of military service during covered periods and who are found to be eligible. The Kenner Civil Service Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Therefore, reasonable accommodations will be provided to allow access to the Department's programs and activities for individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would result in undue hardship. Auxiliary Aids such as readers, taped text, and large print material or other aids are provided for individuals requesting such accommodations under provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. An attached resume will not replace a completed application. REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT. Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. BenefitsHEALTH INSURANCE: Comprehensive medical benefits options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full-time employment. Dependent coverage is also available. The City of Kenner also offers voluntary insurance plans: DENTAL, VISION, and SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE PLANS (VOLUNTARY LIFE, CANCER, ACCIDENT, CRITICAL ILLNESS, HOSPITAL CONFINEMENT, LONG-TERM DISABILITY and SHORT-TERM DISABILITY). LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Life Insurance policy through Prudential Life Insurance Company. The coverage is one and half times the employee's salary, up to $300,000. The policy also provides a Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit. The premium cost is covered by the City of Kenner. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full time employment. RETIREMENT SYSTEM: The City of Kenner's regular full time employees are enrolled with the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Louisiana. Both the City of Kenner and the employee contribute the required percent to the system. The employee's contributions are kept on account and will be refunded, if the employees leaves employment before they are retirement eligible. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City of Kenner currently participates in a 457 Plan with MassMutual. This is a voluntary investment program that the employees are allowed to participate in at a contribution rate of their choice (must be within the designated maximum and minimum limits, as set for by Plan Document). The City of Kenner does not contribute to the 457 Plan.
HOLIDAYS:
Sixteen paid official holidays are observed, plus any other holidays which may be declared by the Mayor. ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE: Eligible Kenner employees earn annual leave and sick leave. Accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service. WORKING TEST PERIOD: Upon appointment to a position in the classified service, the employee shall serve a working test period of six (6) months, unless extended. EAP: The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a program which provides a professional to help employees and their families to resolve problems. This service is 24 hrs. / 7 days per week, voluntary participation and confidential. Kenner reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.
