Donation Attendant - South Bay Thrift Store

The Salvation Army Southern California; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is hiring a Donation Attendant to support Operations at our donation trailer/pod sites. You will be responsible for maintaining the area, assisting donors, and ensuring compliance with dress code and safety procedures.

This full-time role requires good communication, ability to read and follow instructions, and flexible scheduling. You will help load donations, keep reports, and secure the donation area at the end of shifts, contributing to smooth donation

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean the donation area at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Appear neatly dressed in clothing per dress code policy.
• Courteously assist donors in receiving donated items and provide receipts.
• Maintain all reports and paperwork as instructed by Supervisor.
• Sort donated material into proper containers and stack as instructed.
• Assist with loading donations onto trucks as necessary.
• Inform supervisor of needed items before running out.
• Secure and lock Donation trailer/pod at end of shift.
• Have flexible availability for scheduling purposes.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Instruction following

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE: DONATION ATTENDANT

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

STATUS: FULL-TIME

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: OPERATIONS 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

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

Qualifications

• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned
• 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

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