Warehouse Lead Hand

The Salvation Army; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Calgary is seeking a Retail Associate to sort and grade donations. Applicants should have experience in a similar role and be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. This permanent full-time position offers competitive compensation of $21.00 to $21.60, with additional benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Group benefits

RRSP matching

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience sorting and grading shoes, purses, or belts.
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Sort and grade donations effectively.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of the workspace.
• Lift and carry items up to 50 lbs regularly.

Skills

Sorting and grading experience

Processing donations

Knowledge of safety policies

Maintaining a tidy workspace

Job description

Overview

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. 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.

Job Description

We provide a passionate fast paced community environment where you will be immersed in our operations and service. You will experience firsthand the impact of our work in our communities. We offer competitive compensation in addition to staff discounts, group benefits, RRSPs, vacation, paid sick time, as well as the opportunity to learn new skills, job advancement, recognition programs and in-store sales incentives.

Experience / Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience sorting and grading shoes, purses, belt
• Experience processing donations by opening donations, sorting for usable and unusable, placing on sorting line for further processing, protecting the integrity of the donations
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures
• Experience in maintaining a tidy and safe workspace and knowledge of maintenance guidelines of equipment associated with the shoes line
• Performs other duties as assigned

You can expect

• To join a hands-on work environment where you will be required to physically move through our operation while adhering to daily goals.
• We are operational 7 days a week and schedule our employees based on operational needs; days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Our stores are open for shopping Monday to Saturday and Sundays we are open to receive donations.
• To undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion.
• Working hours Tuesday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm and Saturday - Sunday 10 am to 6 pm.

Working Conditions

This is a permanent full-time position. Physically capable of lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs on a frequent basis. Frequent lifting, carrying, standing, walking, bending and twisting. Ability to work in a variety of environments (exposure to heat, cold, dust, etc.).

CSA approved footwear is required for all Retail and DRC positions within NRO as part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for all of our employees.

This Position is posted for Calgary DRC 112 Freeport Cres Bay 17 Calgary, AB T3J 0S9

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $21.00 to $21.60 with a maximum of $22.20. 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.

Reasonable accommodation is provided upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will discuss this with you.