What are the responsibilities and job description for the Expeditor - Warehouse position at The Salvation Army Portland ARC?
Overview:
The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers make a difference in people's lives. Through the collection and resale of gently used goods we are able to provide the financial support to assist men and women with a variety of social and spiritual afflictions. The in-residence rehabilitation program focuses on basic necessities with every man or woman being provided a clean and healthy living environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counseling, and spiritual direction. All our effort is focused on developing life skills and a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. More than just a job, each member of the team contributes to recycling goods that literally recycle and repair broken lives.
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Expeditor to work cooperatively with warehouse personnel to ensure the safe and expeditious movement of merchandise in and out of the warehouse.
Duties:
- Be present on the dock when trucks leave and arrive at the warehouse to ensure that all goods are loaded and unloaded from the trucks and accounted for according to shipping memo, packed properly to avoid breakage or damage, and sorted correctly into appropriate locations, hampers and bins.
- Periodically check store returns and dump area for items that may still have value. When an excessive number of items are reclaimed, notify immediate supervisor.
- Responsible for pricing and proper tagging of all furniture and similar merchandise.
- Be familiar with layout, capacity, and inventory of each store to ensure proper distribution of merchandise.
- Keep expediting area clean and in order at all times.
- Ensure the safe and expeditious movement of merchandise in and out of warehouse in cooperation with other warehouse personnel.
- Coordinate all shipments with designated supervisor, paying particular attention to special deliveries and inventoried items.
- Fill store orders on scheduled days including store supplies (i.e. toilet paper, bags, cleaning material, etc.).
- Do not allow any items to be set aside for any individual.
- Do not allow any sales to be made from the warehouse or dock area.
- Do not allow unauthorized personnel in the warehouse or dock area.
- This position will support the work therapy program component of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers by providing to beneficiaries; an example of professional conduct, work habits, and supervision (as directed by Supervisor).
- Other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Administrator for Business.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Ability to identify and assess market value of merchandise.
- Good written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills.
Full time with benefit package available! Vacation and sick time accruals!
About The Salvation Army Portland ARC:
For more than 100 years, The Salvation Army has operated rehabilitation facilities across the country that provide help and hope to individuals with a variety of problems, including issues relating to substance abuse. Our charitable residential programs offer spiritual, emotional, and social assistance in an environment designed to help participants live healthy, fulfilling lives.
