Backroom Attendant

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division in Chicago is seeking a Store Backroom Attendant to join our team. You will be the first point of contact for donors, handling donations and supporting the donation area with care and efficiency.

This part-time position (29 hours per week) combines customer service with donation processing, contributing to the organization's mission in the community. Training and guidance are provided to maintain a safe, organized workflow.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional donor service by greeting donors and offering assistance
• Process and track donations accurately
• Maintain a clean and well-organized donation area
• Sort, load, and unload Salvation Army trucks per center policy
• Power sort donations as they arrive
• Support production processes as needed
• Safeguard all donated materials and assigned equipment
• Report any complaints, damage, or injuries in the donation area
• Guide donors on acceptable materials and information about pickup services for heavy items

Job description

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is an international movement and part of the universal Christian church. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Our thrift stores play a vital role in funding our Adult Rehabilitation Centers and providing affordable shopping options to our neighbors.

Location: 6434 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60638

Pay Rate: $17.05

Status: Part Time/29 Hours

About The Role

Join our team as a Store Backroom Attendant where you'll be the first point of contact for our generous donors. This role combines customer service, donation processing, and mission-driven work to support The Salvation Army's community programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional donor service by greeting donors and offering assistance
• Process and track donations accurately
• Maintain a clean and well-organized donation area
• Sort, load, and unload Salvation Army trucks per center policy
• Power sort donations as they arrive (where applicable)
• Support production processes as needed
• Safeguard all donated materials and assigned equipment
• Report any complaints, damage, or injuries occurring in the donation area
• Guide donors on acceptable materials and provide information about pickup services for heavy items