Donation Attendant - Kailua Store

The Salvation Army Southern California; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth

Paid time off

Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Bonuses

Monthly management incentive bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Plan

AFLAC

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California seeks a Donation Attendant to support our Kailua Thrift Store, part of the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This role involves maintaining the donation area, assisting donors, and proper sorting of donations, with a strong emphasis on effective communication and teamwork.

Ideal candidates need a high school diploma and must pass a background check. Flexible hours including evenings and weekends required. Benefits include career growth opportunities, paid time off, and various health coverages.

Qualifications

• Must pass background check, including Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and donors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean the area around the Donation trailer/pod.
• Assist donors in receipt of donated items and provide receipt.
• Sort and separate donated materials into proper containers.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to follow instructions

Customer service skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

About The Arc

The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no‑fee program to assist men & women in their journey to complete our rehabilitation program. We are grateful for the contributions our valued employees make toward the maintenance and effectiveness of the programs. The organization is indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees.

Rate

$14 per hour

About Our Retail Team

Become part of the dedicated Retail Team at The Salvation Army! Together we can continue to serve and impact our local community, through the commitment to “Do The Most Good” at our Kailua location Thrift Store, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This is an opportunity to promote a positive shopping/donor experience, enhance customer service, problem‑solving and teamwork skills, while contributing to the success of our Program and its participants.

Employee Benefits Offered

• Opportunity for career growth
• Paid time off
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Monthly management incentive bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement Plan
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position: Donation Attendant

As our enthusiastic and hardworking DONATION ATTENDANT, you will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Maintaining and cleaning up the area in and around the Donation trailer/pod at the beginning and end of each shift
• Assisting the donor in the receipt of donated items from the donor and provide receipt
• Maintaining all reports and paperwork as instructed by Supervisor
• Separating and sorting all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stack material as instructed by the Supervisor
• Assisting TSA PA/Drivers with loading donations on to trucks as necessary
• Informing the supervisor of needed items prior to running out (i.e.: brooms, receipts, totes, carts, etc.)
• Securing and locking Donation trailer/pod at the end of each shift

Qualifications To Be Considered For This Position

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must pass background check, which will include Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry
• Ability to read, write, and understand and follow both written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow store employees, customers, and donors

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts
• Ability to move product up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Schedule

Our stores operate 7 days per week. Work schedules are determined by Management and employee must be flexible to always ensure adequate store coverage. Full‑time associates may be scheduled to work any full‑time shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID‑19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds when available.