Truck Helper & Sorting Room Worker (8014)

Schedule/Hours: Part time up to 29 hours/week

This position is responsible for:

Receives, sorts, prices and prepares donated items for display in the store; determines suitability and pricing of items based on established standards; assists in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the warehouse area.

Assists in picking-up donations by riding in a Salvation Army truck and lifting, carrying, and/or hauling donations into the truck and unloading the same at the warehouse; assists in navigating for the Truck Driver; ensures the accountability, security, and safety of the donations when in route; assists in maintaining the vehicle in proper working order and in compliance with established standards.

Key Responsiblilties:

• Receives, inspects, sorts, and processes donated merchandise according to category and condition, selecting items for sale and discarding unsuitable items per established procedures.
• Tags, prices, hangs, and prepares merchandise for display, storage, or further processing, including packing and labeling items for transport.
• Operates and supports donation processing activities, including preparing non-salable items for baling, moving merchandise, and assisting with donation pickups as needed.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized warehouse and work area by cleaning floors, tables, and processing spaces.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Reliable attendance and the ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing 25-50 lbs. regularly and over 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work involving frequent standing, walking, stooping, climbing, and operating warehouse equipment, including a thrift store lift.
• Ability to become certified to operate Salvation Army vehicles and work in a warehouse environment with varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and dirt.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan Available
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance and more!