Driver and Thrift Store Sorter

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division in Pittsburg, KS is seeking a Store Associate/Driver to operate the donation flow, assist customers, and help maintain a welcoming retail space. You will drive the company vehicle to pick up donations while also merchandising items for sale and answering shopper questions.

The role emphasizes reliability, basic math for pricing, and adherence to safety standards at all times.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Retail experience preferred; operating delivery vehicle experience preferred.
• Certifications/Licenses: DOT Certification; valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operate bailing machine.
• Pick up donations using company vehicle.
• Receive and select merchandise to be displayed for sale from donated items.
• Sort and price merchandise.
• Rotate stock as directed by Store Manager.
• Answer questions and assist customers.
• Assist in maintaining overall appearance, cleanliness and safe conditions in the store.
• Report property maintenance needs or property safety concerns to the Store Manager.
• Sweep, mop and perform other cleaning as assigned by Store Manager.

Skills

Operate assigned vehicle

Cash handling

Independent work

English communication

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

DOT Certification

Valid motor vehicle operator’s license

Job description

Job Objective: Within store guidelines, prepares items for sale, assists with customer purchases, picks up donations

Essential Functions

• Operate bailing machine
• Pick up donations using company vehicle
• Receive and select merchandise to be displayed for sale from donated items
• Sort and price merchandise
• Rotate stock as directed by Store Manager
• Answer questions and assist customers
• Assist in maintaining overall appearance, cleanliness and safe conditions in the store
• Report property maintenance needs or property safety concerns to the Store Manager
• Sweep, mop and perform other cleaning as assigned by Store Manager

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience: Retail experience preferred; operating delivery vehicle experience preferred

Certifications/Licenses: DOT Certification; valid motor vehicle operator’s license

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to operate assigned vehicle
• Ability to handle basic cash transactions
• Ability to work and meet deadlines independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to understand basic written materials, communicate effectively in English
• Bilingual: English/Spanish preferred

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Physical Requirements

Include speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity; bending, squatting and walking; ability to perform the duties of the lifting, pulling and pushing of merchandise up to 25 pounds; sitting up to 2-3 hours per day; standing up to 4-6 hours per day. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel

None

Driving

Position requires the ability to drive. Employee must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside and be able to pass DOT regulations for driving within the first 90 days of employment. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical retail environment.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission

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.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.