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Warehouse Worker
Location: Des Moines, IA
Pay: $14.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday days
Benefits:
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and hearing coverage
- Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Employer-paid basic long-term disability coverage
- Optional voluntary life, short-term disability, and enhanced long-term disability coverage
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Flexible spending accounts
- 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Employer-funded pension plan for eligible employees
About the Role
At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. This dynamic role combines hands-on warehouse operations with the opportunity to mentor and support program beneficiaries in their work therapy development. You'll help maintain an organized warehouse while making a meaningful impact in people's lives.
What You’ll Do
Warehouse Operations
- Load, unload, and move products to correct departments
- Price merchandise according to guidelines
- Track production numbers and complete reports
- Maintain organized work areas and clean environment
- Operate warehouse equipment as trained
- Follow safety protocols and procedures
Donation Processing
- Assist donors with donation drop-offs
- Complete donation receipts accurately
- Collect and track donor information
- Process various types of donations including:
- Clothing and accessories
- Household items
- Electronics
- Furniture and antiques
- Jewelry and collectibles
Equipment Operation May be trained to operate:
- Baler
- Compactor
- Forklift
- Elevator
- Other warehouse equipment
Training Provided
- Paid training on processing standards and warehouse procedures
- Ongoing coaching and support from Warehouse leadership
- Opportunity to build retail and customer service skills
Why Join Us
- Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
- On-the-job training
- Team-oriented environment
- Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!
Qualifications:
What You Need
Required
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma preferred
- Must read, write, and speak English proficiently
- Warehouse experience beneficial
Skills & Abilities
- Strong attention to detail
- Basic math and reporting skills
- Good manual dexterity
- Excellent communication abilities
- Team-oriented mindset
Physical Requirements
- Regular lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Occasional lifting up to 100 pounds
- Extended standing and walking
- Frequent bending and reaching
- Clear vision and depth perception
- Ability to operate equipment safely
Work Environment
- Warehouse/store backroom setting
- Low to moderate noise level
- Temperature variations possible
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are returning to work, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.