What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Worker position at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory?
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!
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. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
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