Driver/Warehouse Worker

Salvation Army Tucson; Aurora, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Sick leave

Vacation

Floating day

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Aurora, CO is seeking a full-time warehouse employee. The role requires a class R driver license, the ability to lift 25 pounds, and the stamina to stand 6–8 hours daily. Forklift certification will be provided, and forklift work is expected on a daily basis.

Benefits include health/vision/dental/life and disability insurance, sick leave, vacation, a floating day, and a pension plan with a 403(b) plan. Closing date: 9/15/2026. Position is hourly and non-exempt.

Qualifications

• Food safety general knowledge is key.
• Forklift certification will be provided; daily forklift operation is expected.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and stand for 6–8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain temperatures for refrigerated and frozen equipment.
• Operate forklift and assist with material handling.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Forklift operation

Physical stamina

Education

Driver's License (Class R)

Job description

FLSA Status: Full-Time - non-exempt
Reports to:Distribution Center Director

Schedule: TBD

Rate of Pay: $20.00-$22.70 hourly

Closing Date: 9/15/2026

Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance
• Sick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
• Vacation benefit - 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
• One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
• Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)

Function

As a warehouse employee the full-time position requires a class R driver license. Food safety general knowledge is key. Must be able to lift 25 pounds and stand consistently for 6-8 hours. Position is hourly.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining temperatures for all refrigerated and frozen equipment
• Become certified on a forklift and be capable of working daily on a forklift.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Supportive of The Salvation Army's mission.
• Ability to reflect and model the high standards of our organization as one of the world's most distinguished human services charitable organizations.
• If the position requires driving:
  • a minimum of 21 years of age for insurance provision, along with the possession of a valid in-state driver's license is required.
  • an annual MVR will be processed in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies.
• Please note: Continued employment will be contingent on a biennial (every 2 years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to maneuver.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to lift to 25 pounds.
• Ability to access and produce information from the computer.
• Ability to understand written information.
• Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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