Full-Time Warehouse Worker

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,617,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Training in various specialties

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking candidates for a warehouse-based role in Detroit. You will support warehouse operations, donation processing, and equipment operation in a team-driven environment.

Responsibilities include loading and pricing merchandise, processing donations, maintaining clean work areas, and following safety protocols. English proficiency and basic physical ability are required; prior warehouse or customer service experience is helpful.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred
• Must read, write, and speak English proficiently
• Warehouse experience beneficial
• Customer service experience helpful

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move products to correct departments
• Price merchandise according to guidelines
• Track production numbers and complete reports
• Maintain organized work areas and clean environment
• Operate warehouse equipment as trained
• Follow safety protocols and procedures
• Assist donors with donation drop-offs
• Complete donation receipts accurately
• Collect and track donor information
• Process various types of donations including clothing, household items, electronics, furniture and antiques, jewelry and collectibles
• May be trained to operate baler, compactor, forklift, elevator and other warehouse equipment

Skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Team-oriented

Manual dexterity

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

None

Job description

Responsibilities

• Warehouse Operations
  • Load, unload, and move products to correct departments
  • Price merchandise according to guidelines
  • Track production numbers and complete reports
  • Maintain organized work areas and clean environment
  • Operate warehouse equipment as trained
  • Follow safety protocols and procedures
• Donation Processing
  • Assist donors with donation drop-offs
  • Complete donation receipts accurately
  • Collect and track donor information
  • Process various types of donations including:
    • Clothing and accessories
    • Household items
    • Electronics
    • Furniture and antiques
    • Jewelry and collectibles
• Equipment Operation
  • May be trained to operate:
  • Baler
  • Compactor
  • Forklift
  • Elevator
  • Other warehouse equipment

Qualifications

• Required Education & Experience
  • High School Diploma preferred
  • Must read, write, and speak English proficiently
  • Warehouse experience beneficial
  • Customer service experience helpful
• Skills & Abilities
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Basic math and reporting skills
  • Good manual dexterity
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Team-oriented mindset
• Physical Requirements
  • Regular lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Occasional lifting up to 100 pounds
  • Extended standing and walking
  • Frequent bending and reaching
  • Clear vision and depth perception
  • Ability to operate equipment safely

What We Offer

• Meaningful work supporting rehabilitation
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Training in various specialties
• Flexible scheduling options

Work Environment

• Warehouse/store backroom setting
• Low to moderate noise level
• Temperature variations possible
• Active, dynamic atmosphere
• Team-oriented environment

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.

Must pass all applicable background checks.