Donation Attendant - Salinas

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory
United States, California, Salinas
Nov 08, 2024
Description THE SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE SALINAS CA FULL TIME POSITION, BENEFIT ELIGIBLE PAY RATE: $16.00 hour ABOUT THE ARC The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program to assist men & women in their journey to complete our rehabilitation program. We are grateful for the contributions our valued employees make toward the maintenance and effectiveness of the programs. The organization is indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees. ABOUT OUR RETAIL TEAM Become part of the dedicated Retail Team at The Salvation Army! Together we can continue to serve and impact our local community, through the commitment to "*Do The Most Good" at our Salinas Thrift Store, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This is an opportunity to promote a positive shopping/donor experience, enhance customer service, problem-solving and teamwork skills, while contributing to the success of our Program and its participants. THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT:* 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 and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 1. Maintain and clean up the area in and around the Donation trailer/pod at the beginning and end of each shift 2. Appear neatly and cleanly dressed in suitable clothing as per The Salvation Army dress code policy 3. Courteously assist the donor in the receipt of donated items from the donor and provide receipt 4. Maintain all reports and paperwork as instructed by Supervisor 5. Separate and sort all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stack material as instructed by the Supervisor 6. Assist TSA PA/Drivers with loading donations on to trucks as necessary 7. Inform the supervisor of needed items prior to running out (i.e.: brooms, receipts, totes, carts, etc.) 8. Must secure and lock Donation trailer/pod at the end of each shift 9. Must be have flexible availability for scheduling purposes 10. Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned QUALIFICATIONS: * High School graduate or equivalent * Must be able to operate POS/Cash Register * Must pass background check, which will include Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry. * Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow store employees, customers and donor PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. * Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts. * Ability to operate a telephone * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. * Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks Schedule Our stores operate 7 days per week. Work schedules are determined by Management and employee must be flexible to always ensure adequate store coverage. Full-time associates may be scheduled to work any full-time shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds when available. Qualifications Behaviors Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Team Player - Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)