Donation Warehouse Associate & Loader

Omaha Kroc; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army seeks a Warehouse Associate in Omaha to process and bale donated materials, assist with pickups, and maintain an organized facility.

Responsibilities include operating forklift/pallet jack, loading/unloading trucks, recording bale counts and weights, and following safety protocols. No specific education is required; ability to lift up to 75 pounds and pass background checks are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and comprehend measurements.
• Basic computer skills with ability to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.
• Attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport donated materials to appropriate locations within warehouse.
• Bale clothes or cardboard following standards and quotas of The Salvation Army and ensure products compact evenly.
• Assist the truck driver with scheduled donation pickups, including loading and unloading the truck.
• Keep record of the number and weight of bales, following department guidelines.
• Transport completed bales to designated holding area.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack, and all safety equipment when moving materials.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear PPE; ensure OSHA compliance.
• Maintain order and cleanliness to effectively process donated materials.
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks to keep the environment tidy.
• Driving is an essential function of the role.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Common sense

Basic math

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

The Salvation Army seeks a Warehouse Associate in Omaha to process and bale donated materials, assist with pickups, and maintain an organized facility.

Responsibilities include operating forklift/pallet jack, loading/unloading trucks, recording bale counts and weights, and following safety protocols. No specific education is required; ability to lift up to 75 pounds and pass background checks are essential.