Thrift Store Worker (Part-Time) 13-040 - SC/ El Centro Corps

Mission Statement

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.

Position Summary

Function of the position: keep the warehouse area in good order. Maintain a daily schedule of assignments. The warehouse sorter must assume total responsibility for all functions of the area and items assigned. Education and work experience: one year experience in similar job

Essential Functions

• Plan daily sorting based on material supplied. Sort books, shoes, clothing and Bric a Brac
• Daily price, tag, handbooks, shoes clothing and bric-a-brac
• Train volunteers assigned to the warehouse ensuring procedure compliance
• Bag and/or box items as instructed to prepare for delivery to stores
• Ensure the area and equipment is safe and secure
• Secure the "in-kind" donations at the end of each day
• Immediately report any problems to supervisor
• Make recommendations to supervisor regarding needed changes, modifications, repairs to working area
• Probably report to immediate supervisor all accidents involving personal injury or property damage
• Observe all safety rules and regulations
• Keep area clean and free of fire hazards
• Lock doors and windows daily
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment and advise supervisor when purchases of same are needed
• Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• grab, push, pull object such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend squat climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to be able to lift up to 50lbs. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as file cabinet drawers and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and relate positively and energetically with staff and volunteers
• Ability to maintain a nonjudgmental attitude and working with staff and volunteers
• Ability to relate positively
• Ability to follow written and verbal direction in English
• Knowledge of lifting and moving procedures and equipment
• A sense of cleanliness, tidiness and neatness

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• 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 in his/her relationship with the salvation army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her work-related contact was not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or the army's religious purposes.
• 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.