Job Description

The Salvation Army Mission :

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible.

Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ an to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and / or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Job Objective :

The Expeditor supervises the flow of product to and from the stores and assigned areas. This position may also drive a Salvation Army truck to pick up and transport materials to and from specified destinations as assigned, while consistently representing The Salvation Army with a professional and polite demeanor and providing exceptional service.

Essential Functions :

• Assists the Warehouse Manager in the areas of personnel, production, program, property, and equipment, with integrity and fiscal responsibility.
• Acts as a personal representative of The Salvation Army and ensures that all donors are treated courteously and respectfully.
• Uses efficiency and care to ensure the security and safe handling of all goods and materials.
• Communicates effectively to ensure the TSA policies and procedures for Human Resources are being followed at all levels.
• Support beneficiaries to maximize work therapy goals and promote their success through training and mentoring.
• Identifies and reports preventative maintenance needs of equipment within the warehouse, including trucks and service vehicles.
• Ensures compliance to all DOT and OSHA regulations and requirements.
• Immediately reports any safety or security concerns to management including accidents involving truck, personal injury, or property damage.
• Wear any and all assigned PPE provided, including but not limited to gloves, masks, or back guard.
• Responsible for loading and unloading of trucks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

This description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position.

Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

The requirements listed are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and / or abilities required for the position.

Additional Information

Wage Information : $16 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education :

High School degree or equivalent.

Skills / Abilities :

• Ability to speak, write, read, and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with customers, management, and co-workers.
• Basic computer skills including but not limited to use of the payroll program, and all other programs or systems that are adopted by the TSA ARC.
• Ability to use basic math skills.
• Good speaking, hearing, and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment DOT screen background check.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Valid Driver's License with For-Hire endorsement.

Ability to clear a motor vehicle report.

Physical Requirements :

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand : use hands, handle, or feel; and hear or talk.

The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance;

and stoop, kneel or crouch.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions :

Work is performed in a typical store or warehouse environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. The environment may be dusty and may experience temperature fluctuations based on weather.

Last updated : 2024-06-16