Donation Attendant (8328)

The Salvation Army; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued PTO (paid time off)

AFLAC policies

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a part-time Donations Associate in Hattiesburg, MS. The role supports receiving and sorting donated items at the Family Store, with a schedule that includes Mon–Wed 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Thu off, Fri 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sat 8:00 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m. This 29-hour weekly position offers benefits and PTO. Responsibilities include unloading donations, organizing merchandise, and issuing receipts to customers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Receives and loads donated merchandise from donors.
• Ensures donated merchandise is unloaded into the warehouse in an orderly manner.
• Evaluates the donated merchandise and ensures proper storage and protection.
• Prepares accurate donation receipts for customers.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: ALM-Hattiesburg Ms Family Store - Hattiesburg, MS 39401, Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or More, Salary Range: $9.27 - $9.27 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Store, Schedule/Hours: Mon-Wed. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Thursday - OFF Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (29.00 hours weekly - this is a PART-TIME POSITION).

Responsibilities

• Receives and loads donated merchandise from donors.
• Ensures donated merchandise is unloaded into the warehouse in an orderly manner.
• Evaluates the donated merchandise and ensures the proper storage and protection of the donated merchandise.
• Prepares accurate donation receipts for customers

Key Responsibilities

• Sorts donated items into bins or storage containers; interact with all donors in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Ensures that all donated merchandise is accounted for, secured and processed in accordance with Salvation Army established policies and procedures.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by communicating and otherwise interacting in a manner supportive of good relations with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities and tasks (other than those stated in this job description) as directed by management.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to successfully and effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, in the English language.
• Ability to interact with public and staff in a positive manner.
• Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy (25-50 lbs.) merchandise, materials, and supplies frequently.
• Ability to push or pull heavy (50-75 lbs.) merchandise, materials, and supplies occasionally.
• Work requires frequent walking, sitting, twisting, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, and some climbing.
• Work is performed in a warehouse environment or outdoors where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, and other similar issues.

Employee Benefits

• Accrued PTO (paid time off)
• Employee may purchase AFLAC policies

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred,
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

• None required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans / Disabled