Donation Attendant - Salvation Army Lancaster Store

The Salvation Army; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Lancaster, CA is seeking a dedicated team member for a full-time position at the donation trailer. The role pays $16.90 per hour and involves handling donor interactions, item receipts, and preparation of reports, with responsibilities including sorting, loading, and securing the trailer at shift end.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to read, write and follow written and verbal instructions. Flexible scheduling is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees and donors.
• Ability to read, write and to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean the donation trailer/pod area at the start and end of each shift.
• Dress neatly in clothing per dress code policy.
• Greet donors and provide receipts for donated items.
• Keep reports and paperwork up to date as directed by supervisor.
• Sort donated materials into proper containers and stack as instructed.
• Assist volunteers with loading donations onto trucks when needed.
• Notify supervisor of needed supplies before running out.
• Secure and lock the donation trailer/pod at shift end.
• Maintain flexible availability for scheduling purposes.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Reading and writing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Category: Thrift Stores - all positions

Requisition Number: DONAT025892

• Posted : October 27, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Lancaster, CA 93534, USA

Description

PAY RATE:16.90

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: STORE MANAGER

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. 1. Maintain and clean up the area in and around the Donation trailer/pod at the beginning and end of each shift
2. 2. Appear neatly and cleanly dressed in suitable clothing as per The Salvation Army dress code policy
3. 3. Courteously assist the donor in the receipt of donated items from the donor and provide receipt
4. 4. Maintain all reports and paperwork as instructed by Supervisor
5. 5. Separate and sort all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stack material as instructed by the Supervisor
6. 6. Assist TSA PA/Drivers with loading donations on to trucks as necessary
7. 7. Inform the supervisor of needed items prior to running out (i.e.: brooms, receipts, totes, carts, etc.)
8. 8. Must secure and lock Donation trailer/pod at the end of each shift
9. 9. Must be have flexible availability for scheduling purposes
10. 10. Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees and donors
• Ability to read and write and to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects up to 75lbs. with or without assistance
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks

Preferred

High School or Equivalent or better.

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