Material Handler

The Salvation Army; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Pension

Paid Vacation

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Altoona, PA is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support the Adult Rehabilitation Centers by safely moving donated merchandise, assisting with sorting, and serving donors with courtesy. This role emphasizes professional conduct, teamwork, and adherence to safety and process standards.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, keeping areas clean, and cross-training in sorting operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak and understand English for effective communication.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Keep work area clean and in order at all times.
• Ensure the safe movement of merchandise in and out of the warehouse with others.
• Load and unload trucks assigned and others as requested.
• Assist sorting room operations and cross train as needed.
• Serve all customers and donors in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Maintain cleanliness of dock, warehouse, bathrooms, sidewalks, and parking areas.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Follow directions

Stand long periods

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview:

The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers make a difference in people's lives. Through the collection and resale of gently used goods we are able to provide the financial support to assist men and women with a variety of social and spiritual afflictions. The in-residence rehabilitation program focuses on basic necessities with every man or woman being provided a clean and healthy living environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counseling, and spiritual direction. All our effort is focused on developing life skills and a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. More than just a job, each member of the team contributes to recycling goods that literally recycle and repair broken lives.

We offer full Benefits to Full-time employees, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Pension, and Paid Vacation Time after 90 days on an accrual basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keep work area clean and in order at all times.
• Ensure the safe and expeditious movement of merchandise in and out of warehouse in cooperation with other warehouse personnel.
• Do not allow any items to be set aside for any individual.
• Do not allow any sales to be made in the warehouse or dock area.
• Do not allow unauthorized personnel in the warehouse or dock area.
• Responsible for loading and unloading of truck assigned and others as requested.
• Provide assistance to Thrift Store personnel when delivering items to ensure proper placement and location within the store (i.e., hampers to processing area, furniture placed properly on sales floor, removal of trash, etc.).
• Serve all customers and donors in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Handle all donations with care.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the dock, warehouse, bathrooms, sidewalks, and parking areas daily.
• Safeguard all donated materials and assigned equipment.
• Bale ragouts and cardboard as assigned.
• Assist as required with sorting room operation.
• Cross train in all sorting room functions under the guidance of the Sorting Room Supervisor.
• Assist in cleaning and general maintenance of sorting room area.
• Categorize and box seasonal clothing, bric, and shoes.
• Sort and clean all saleable merchandise daily as required.
• Operate forklift as needed, after receiving proper training and certification, observing all safety regulations.
• This position will support the work therapy program component of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers by providing beneficiaries with an example of professional conduct and work habits.
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor, Administrator, or other management.

Qualifications:

• Ability to speak and understand English for effective communication with supervisors, employees, beneficiaries, and customers.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.