Donation Attendant - Whittier

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a Donation Attendant to support operations by maintaining the donation trailer area, assisting donors, and handling receipts. The role requires neat appearance and adherence to the organization’s dress code.

Successful candidates will manage reports, sort donated materials, assist with loading donations, and ensure security of the donation trailer at shift end. A flexible schedule is required.

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 trailer/pod area at the start and end of each shift.
• Appear neatly dressed per dress code policy.
• Assist donors with receipt of donated items and provide receipts.
• Maintain reports and paperwork as directed by Supervisor.
• Sort donated material into proper containers and stack as instructed by Supervisor.
• Assist with loading donations onto trucks as needed.
• Notify supervisor of items needed (e.g., brooms, receipts, totes, carts).
• Secure and lock the Donation trailer/pod at shift end.
• Maintain flexible availability for scheduling.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Effective communication

Reading & writing

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

JOB TITLE: DONATION ATTENDANT

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

STATUS: FULL-TIME

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: OPERATIONS MANAGER

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. Maintain and clean up the area in and around the Donation trailer/pod at the beginning and end of each shift
2. Appear neatly and cleanly dressed in suitable clothing as per The Salvation Army dress code policy
3. Courteously assist the donor in the receipt of donated items from the donor and provide receipt
4. Maintain all reports and paperwork as instructed by Supervisor
5. Separate and sort all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stack material as instructed by the Supervisor
6. Assist TSA PA/Drivers with loading donations on to trucks as necessary
7. Inform the supervisor of needed items prior to running out (i.e.: brooms, receipts, totes, carts, etc.)
8. Must secure and lock Donation trailer/pod at the end of each shift
9. Must be have flexible availability for scheduling purposes
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
• Education: High School or Equivalent (required)
• Experience: Please explain gaps in your work history. (required)
• Experience: Do you have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent? (required)

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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