Donation Attendant - Poway

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Paid time off

Employee Stores Discounts

Great Work Perks Discounts

Employee Referral Bonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Health and fitness Fitbit Devise

Retirement Plan

Legal Advice MetLife

Pet Insurance

AFLAC

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is hiring a Donation Attendant for the Santee Thrift Store. You will help collect and prepare donated items, issue receipts, and support drivers with loading donations while ensuring area cleanliness and safety.

Flexibility is required as stores operate seven days a week; background checks are mandatory, and full-time scheduling may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. This role offers opportunities for career growth and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Must pass background check (Criminal History & Sex Offender Registry).
• Ability to read/write and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, co-workers, customers, and donors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean Donation trailer/pod area at start and end of shift.
• Assist donors with receipt of donated items and provide receipts.
• Maintain reports and paperwork as instructed by Supervisor.
• Sort donated materials into proper containers and stack materials as directed.
• Assist TSA PA/Drivers with loading donations onto trucks as needed.
• Inform supervisor of needed items (e.g., brooms, receipts, totes, carts).
• Secure and lock Donation trailer/pod at shift end.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

PAY RATE: $16.50 hour

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.

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 SanteeThrift 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 Stores Discounts
• Great Work Perks Discounts (Amusement Parks, Museums, Services and more!)
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health and fitness Fitbit Devise
• Retirement Plan
• Legal Advice MetLife
• Pet Insurance
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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/GED preferred
• Must pass background check, which will include Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
• Ability to read and write and to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow store employees, customers, and donors.
• High School or Equivalent (required)

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 75lbs.
• 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.

COVID-19 Updates

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.