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ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA CITY WEBSITE: CURRENT VACANCY.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 Responsibilities:ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSUnloads 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 FUNCTIONSPerforms 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 drivers 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 suc 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.