CFS Worker/Warehouse

TSA The Salvation Army TSA; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

RRSPs

Flexible work culture

Job summary

The Salvation Army is hiring a Warehouse Associate to sort and pack donations, build food hampers, and assist with deliveries. You will ensure safety procedures are followed, support volunteers, and drive a TSA vehicle as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid Alberta driver’s license, WHMIS knowledge, and current First Aid/ CPR or ability to obtain. The work is in a warehouse with some travel involved.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• First Aid/ CPR or able to obtain on hire.
• WHMIS experience and knowledge.
• Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Unload, sort, pack and store donations.
• Build food hampers and deliver to centre areas.
• Provide emergency hampers as directed by supervisor.
• Direct and support warehouse volunteers.
• Operate vehicle safely for pickups and deliveries.
• Maintain vehicle logs and conduct pre-trip inspections.

Skills

Courteous demeanor

Safe driving

Navigation skills

Integrity & confidentiality

Communication skills

Teamwork & independence

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

First Aid/ CPR (St John’s Standard)

WHMIS knowledge

Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License

Tools

Electric Straddle Stacker

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Vision Statement

We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

Core Values

• Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
• Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
• Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

Position Purpose Summary

This position serves to ensure the warehouse is organized by sorting and packing donations, and kept clean through following health and safety procedures. This position also provides pick-up and/or delivery services to and from donors or clients or customers through application of safe driving and material handling procedures.

Accountabilities

• Unload, sort, pack, store, load donations ensuring integrity of donations are maintained
• Sort donations for distribution based on established standards of quality and distinguishes between discarded and good quality merchandise according to policy
• Build food hampers for the food bank and deliver them to the appropriate area of centre
• Provide emergency food hampers to clients as directed by caseworker or supervisor
• Direct work of volunteers assisting in the warehouse
• Comply with all safety procedures and ensures work area and warehouse (inside and outside) is kept clean and tidy according to guidelines/policy
• Operate electric Straddle Stacker as necessary
• Pick up and Deliveries
• Ensure safe and careful handling of all deliveries and pickups using an assigned Salvation Army (TSA) vehicle in a timely and secure manner
• Load and unload goods at designated facilities
• Demonstrate a pleasant manner with the public
• Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
• Ensure the safety of TSA vehicles by performing pre trip inspections
• Maintain TSA vehicle log and report any problems to supervisor
• Responsible for the security and safe operation of the vehicle and other assigned equipment
• Clean and sanitize supplies and equipment used
• Maintain knowledge of legislative and organization policies such as health and safety regulations/policies, provincial and municipal highway traffic acts
• Other related duties as assigned. This may include assisting with fundraising, special events taking place outside of normal working hours, and working in other areas of centre as needed

Critical Relationship Management

• Governance Boards and Councils:
  • Internal: Staff, management, volunteers
  • External: Customers, donors, community
• Managerial/Technical Leadership Responsibility:
  • This position reports directly to the Family Services Manager.
  • This position has not direct reports; however may provide direction to warehouse volunteers.

Working Conditions

• This is a fixed term position and is 40 hours per week.
• Working environment is typically in a warehouse environment.
• The work requires frequent amount of standing, walking, bending, repetitive lifting/sorting, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility in work schedule is required, as work hours may be adjusted based on program needs.
• The worker is required to travel 30% of the time in a Ford Transit Van.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications

• High School Diploma
• Current First Aid/ CPR equivalent to St John’s Standard
• First Aid/ Level A or C CPR (can be obtained upon hire)
• W.H.M.I.S. Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
• At least six months related experience including experience with warehouse processing or goods distribution
• Valid Alberta Class “5” Driver’s License, personal vehicle and insurance is required; an original copy of a current Driver’s Abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion is required.

Skills and Capabilities

• Courteous demeanor and demonstrated empathy and concern for clients
• Demonstrated safe driving practices
• Strong navigation skills
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional, service-oriented approach internally and externally
• Exceptional organizational, prioritizing and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and disciplined self-starter.
• Must comply with all Salvation Army policies, procedures, and associated legislation.
• Participate in mandatory orientation training
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Provide an original copy of a Background Check screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required. The screening is secured either through the national Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment.
• May require screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry
• Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

Background Checks

• Provide an original copy of a Background Check screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required. The screening is secured either through the national Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment.
• May require screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $18.50 to $23.13 with a maximum of $27.76. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

Benefits and Culture

• The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request.
• Health and dental benefits.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• RRSP’s.
• Potential to experience flexibility at work.
• Opportunities to expand our skills and advance our careers.
• Culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Diverse and skilled group of purpose‑driven professionals.
• A sense of fulfillment from serving people in need across Canada and Bermuda.

In order to facilitate accessibility, the Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team.

There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.