Driver / Warehouse Worker

POSITION TITLE: DRIVER / WAREHOUSE WORKER

DEPARTMENT: BREMERTON CORPS

STATUS: REGULAR NON-EXEMPT, FULL TIME

SUPERVISOR: OPERATIONS MANAGER

Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community!

The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it’s a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food to shelter opportunities and almost everything in between. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western region team. In other words, we’re committed to being big and small at the same time. That makes us a seriously great place to work. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. We welcome you on finding your place to offer opportunities for people in need!

GENERAL STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Oversee the warehouse/storage area. As the Driver, pick up and deliver to and from local retailers, and maintain well-established relationships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize, clean, and maintain all areas of the food storage/warehouse.
• Organize, clean, and maintain all refrigeration/freezer units in the food.
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• Utilize work simplification techniques for effective use of time.
• Work with the Operations manager and cooks in the organization of planned meals.
• Always use (first in, first out) FIFO practices.
• Keep all walkways and aisles in food storage/warehouse clear of trip hazards for safety.
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• Always use Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) practices
• Record daily freezer and refrigerator temperatures.
• Schedule and report basic vehicle fleet maintenance. Recognize and report other needed vehicle repairs as they arise.
• Drive to scheduled and unscheduled donation pick-up sites in a timely manner. This may include local retailers, other area food banks, and occasional private donors.
• Greet all donors in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Follow a designated dress code/ TSA Shirts will be provided. Always wear closed-toe and skid-proof footwear.
• Work closely and oversee volunteers and court-ordered community service applicants who will from time to time assist in day-to-day duties.
• Follow all Salvation Army safety and driving policies.
• Perform other tasks as necessary or assigned or requested by your supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must be a team player committed to the common purpose of assisting those in need.
• Must be sensitive and act accordingly to program participants who may be dealing with multiple issues and stresses due to their current living situation.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a current Food Handlers Card
• Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass The Salvation Army‘s in house driving test and Motor vehicles Records check including being at least 21 years of age.
• Must have an understanding of commercial cleaning products and procedures.
• Knowledge and adaptation of FIFO (First In/First Out) practices.
• Knowledge and adaptation of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point).
• Working knowledge of and ability to operate both a manual and power floor jack.
• Knowledge of food safety and kitchen sanitation practices, including guidelines on operating and cleaning all refrigeration units.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to adapt to changes in a working environment.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of work experience, preferably with materials handling and driving

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, reach overhead, kneel, and/or twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as bins, drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to carry and move food cartons.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continuous basis, as needed.

• Ability to understand written information.

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 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.

The Salvation Army reserves the right to reassign, review the job or to require that different or additional tasks be performed based on the organization’s need or when circumstances change.

Work Schedule / Location:

This position is located at The Salvation Army Bremerton Corps in Bremerton, Washington. The schedule is determined by the Operations Manager based on department needs.

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.

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A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurances.

Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums ($39.23) for employee only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside of a Kaiser service area. Voluntary 1 and family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance offered starting at $2.31 bi-weekly cost. Employees are covered by an employer paid life insurance policy. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at 5 years eligible service time, employee funded voluntary 403(b) options

Parental Leave: Benefit will be one week (5 business days) of paid leave at the employee’s normal rate of pay for births, adoptions and foster placements.

Sick Leave: 12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after 3 months’ service time.

Paid Vacation: 2 weeks annually accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. 4 weeks annually accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation eligible for use after 6 months’ service time.

Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays 1 floating holiday per year