ARC Donation Center Attendant

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking a Donation Center Attendant in Lewiston, Maine to efficiently receive and manage donations. The role includes ensuring cleanliness, notifying about unsuitable donations, and managing equipment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and customer service skills and be capable of lifting up to 100 pounds. This position is vital in supporting The Salvation Army's mission to rehabilitate individuals through community services and donations.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Receive and receipt all donated material courteously and efficiently.
• Safeguard all donated material and assigned equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of the donation center and sort/load trailers.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to lift 100 pounds

Job description

The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers make a difference in people's lives. Through the collection and resale of gently used goods we are able to provide the financial support to assist men and women with a variety of social and spiritual afflictions. The in-residence rehabilitation program focuses on basic necessities with every man or woman being provided a clean and healthy living environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counseling, and spiritual direction. All our effort is focused on developing life skills and a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. More than just a job, each member of the team contributes to recycling goods that literally recycle and repair broken lives.

Responsibilities

The Donation Center Attendant will receive and receipt (per policy) all donated material courteously and efficiently, safeguard all donated material and assigned equipment, advise donors of unacceptable materials, maintain neatness and cleanliness of the donation center and surrounding area, and sort and load trailers. The Donation Center Attendant will also be responsible to ensure that no unauthorized personnel enter the Donation Center, that no merchandise is kept, sold or otherwise diverted without direction from Administrator(s), and that complaints, damage, and unsafe conditions are reported to supervisor immediately.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent customer service skills, and be able to lift 100 pounds.