Donation Attendant - Santee Store

The Salvation Army Southern California; Santee (CA); On-site; USD 23,281; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth

Paid time off

Employee Stores Discounts

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Plan

Job summary

A charitable organization in Santee, California, seeks a dedicated individual to assist with donation processes. Responsibilities include maintaining and cleaning donation trailers, assisting donors, and managing paperwork. This role requires a high school diploma and effective communication skills. Join a team that offers opportunities for career growth and various employee benefits, including medical and dental plans, and flexible scheduling. Ideal for someone looking to make a positive impact while helping those in need.

Qualifications

• Must pass a background check, including Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
• Effective communication skills with management, colleagues, customers, and donors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean the donation trailer/pod at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Assist donors, provide receipts, and ensure proper documentation.
• Maintain all reports and paperwork as instructed by the supervisor.
• Separate and sort donated material into the correct containers.
• Assist with loading donations onto trucks as necessary.
• Inform the supervisor of needed items prior to running out.
• Secure and lock the donation trailer/pod at the end of each shift.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Rate: $16.90 per hour

About The Arc

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program that supports men and women on their rehabilitation journey. This role is integral to maintaining the effectiveness of the program.

About Our Retail Team

Join the dedicated Retail Team at The Salvation Army and help create a positive shopping experience for donors while supporting the Adult Rehabilitation Program.

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
• Retirement Plan
• Legal Advice MetLife
• Pet Insurance
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean the donation trailer/pod at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Assist donors in receiving items, provide receipts, and ensure proper documentation.
• Maintain all reports and paperwork as instructed by the supervisor.
• Separate and sort donated material into the correct containers, stacking as instructed.
• Assist TSA PA/Drivers with loading donations onto trucks as necessary.
• Inform the supervisor of needed items prior to running out (e.g., brooms, receipts, totes, carts).
• Secure and lock the donation trailer/pod at the end of each shift.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must pass a background check, including Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
• Ability to read, write, and understand both written and verbal instructions.
• Effective communication skills with management, colleagues, 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, hand trucks, and miscellaneous carts.
• Ability to lift and move up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Schedule

Stores operate 7 days per week. Work schedules are determined by management and require flexibility to ensure adequate store coverage. Full-time associates may be scheduled for any full-time shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.