Warehouse Worker- No Sunday's - No Nights!

Other Jobs To Apply

Job Summary
About this opportunity:

Receives, sorts and stores donated items in the Donation Center; determines the acceptability of donated items based on established standards; operates baler; assists in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the warehouse area.

Key responsibilities:

  • Receives, inspects and sorts donated items according to the category and condition.
  • Selects items suitable for storage and distributes same to appropriate storage area in accordance with established procedures.
  • Tags items with dates in accordance with established procedures.
  • Packs items in boxes and marks boxes accordingly. Assists in transporting boxes to appropriate storage area.
  • Prepares non-suitable items for discard.
  • Lifts and carries items to the appropriate destination for further processing and storage.
  • Maintains inventory of items in storage; reports any known entries after hours or missing items.
  • Discourages unauthorized visitors in the warehouse area; notifies supervisor immediately of the same.
  • Maintains warehouse and loading dock area in a neat and orderly manner; cleans floors, tables and work areas.
  • Loads and fluffs clothes in the baler machine to secure a solid bail of clothing with wire.
  • Responds to requests from Administration for furnishing, equipment and supplies.
  • May assist in answering the telephone; provides general information and records messages.
  • Serve as lead worker to beneficiaries and community service workers and volunteers.
  • May assist in preparing receipts for items received from vendors and donors.
  • Aids the food pantry as needed.
  • Counts daily income when needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

*

What we are looking for in you:

  • No formal education or experience required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements; Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language; Ability to meet attendance requirements; Ability to physically lift and carry and /or push/pull light objects (less than 25 lbs.). Moderate mobility ability. Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis. Distance of travel is usually within the same building. Work is performed in a warehouse environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.00 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...