MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma with three years’ experience in warehouse operations. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions with a minimum of supervision. Ability to communicate with and direct others effectively. Ability to safely and accurately operate a fork truck. Acceptable criminal history record.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Measure and report effectiveness of warehousing activities and employee performance. Effectively organize and process donated goods to be distributed. Responsible to maintain inventory of items necessary for production (bailing wire, gaylords, cardboard, etc.). Communicate job expectations and coach employees. Responsible to operate fork truck and maintain certifying credentials to do so. Attend staff meetings as required and stay informed of new policies and directives. Assist with the loss prevention program, reporting all incidents of loss to management in a timely manner. Report safety hazards; assist in the protection of property and buildings. Ensure security of the donation area, donation trailer, and the trash trailer. Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Physical Requirements:

Speaking, sitting, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, standing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, handling, fingering, climbing, and balancing. Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal limits. Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Software-related Skills:  Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook familiarity preferred. Ability to use new software programs with basic training.

Language Skills:  Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions and be comfortable working with diverse individuals in face-to-face contact and over the telephone. The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.

Mathematical Skills:  Must be able to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and apply concepts such as ratios and percentages in practical situations.

Performance Skills:  Must be punctual, organized, self-motivated, flexible, and possess a desire to learn and assist those he/she interacts with.

Protect the Mission:  Must complete the online course for this area and pass the Background Checks required by The Salvation Army for employment.

 Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:  The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

Equal Employment Opportunity:  The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.