Warehouse Worker & Truck Helper
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The Salvation Army
Covington, VA, US
Summary
The Warehouse Worker/Truck Helper supports daily operations by receiving, sorting, and transporting donated goods within the warehouse and on pickup routes. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, organized environment and providing excellent customer service to donors.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: PMC-Covington Family Store - COVINGTON, VA, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Property, ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
Schedule/Hours: Monday–Saturday
Pay Class: Part time, 29 hours (non-exempt)
Pay: $12.77
This position is responsible for:
The Warehouse Worker/Truck Helper is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the warehouse and thrift store by receiving, sorting, storing, and transporting donated goods. This position operates warehouse equipment, assists with loading and unloading donations, prepares materials for resale or recycling, maintains a safe and organized warehouse environment, and supports donation pickup routes as a truck helper. The role plays a vital part in ensuring donations are processed efficiently, donors receive excellent customer service, and The Salvation Army's mission is upheld through the proper handling and distribution of donated items.
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare baling material and process recyclable materials.
• Load, unload, sort, and distribute donated items throughout the warehouse.
• Assist with donation pickup routes and transportation of donated goods.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organization, safety, and security.
• Provide courteous customer service and maintain positive donor relations.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of inventory control techniques, as well as logistics knowledge.
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Skill in paying attention to detail, particularly in the manipulation and recording of numbers.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to compile and summarize information.
• Ability to handle several tasks at the same time and work well under pressure.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to communicate the English language.
• Ability to lift scales, hand trucks, and dollies.
• Ability to perform route mathematical calculations.
• Ability to occasionally lift boxes of materials, donations.
• Ability to load, unload, secure and protect goods.
Work is performed in a stock room, warehouse, or store environment where there are discomforts associated with changes in weather. There are occasional discomforts associated with noise, crowds, dust, lint, chemical odors, and the like.
Qualifications: Education and Experience:
High school diploma or G.E.D.; And two (2) years of experience in sorting, receiving, storing, loading, and unloading of materials in a warehouse or store setting; OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications:
None.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Founded
1865
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Founded
1865
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA