Second Shift Seasonal Warehouse Team | $20 Per Hour | Charlotte, NC

Samaritan's Purse; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Warehouse Associate for the Operation Christmas Child program. The role involves assisting with dock, forklift, and inventory activities during mid‑Nov to mid‑Dec, supporting a team of staff and volunteers in processing shoebox gifts.

Eligibility includes lifting 50 lbs, reliable teamwork, and experience with inventory and pallet jack handling. The position runs 2nd shift and pays $20 per hour, with a 401(k) plan available for associates.

Qualifications

• Able to lift and move 50 lbs consistently during 7–8 hour shifts.
• Must be a team player with good communication.
• Experience with inventory tracking and pallet jack operations.
• Familiarity with trucking or container inventory requirements and barcode scanning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safe movement, loading, unloading, and organization of materials.
• Operate forklift to load/unload containers and move goods safely.
• Support inventory processing according to OCC policies and procedures.
• Support quality control of shoebox processing and validation tests.
• Collaborate with volunteers and staff to process OCC shoebox gifts.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Team player

Inventory experience

Pallet jack

Barcode scanning

Tools

Forklift (certified)

Job description

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

Location: Charlotte, NC, United States
Job ID: 17656
Date Posted: Sep 14, 2026

Get Involved!

What do we believe?

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our Operation Christmas Child team in Charlotte, NC. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Dock Team

• Assist with the safe movement, loading, unloading, and organization of materials throughout the Processing Center while performing constant lifting of 50+ pounds to support an efficient operation and the ministry of Operation Christmas Child.

Forklift

• Load and unload shipping containers and facilitate the efficient movement of materials for processing purposes with the highest regard for volunteer, associate, and product safety. Must possess a current forklift certification.

Inventory Team

• Assisting in processing inventory in accordance with the OCC Processing Center policies and procedures.

Quality Control Team

• Assist with the quality control of the shoebox processing by the volunteer and test for validation purposes.

In the role of a Warehouse Associate, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Work side by side with employees and volunteers to take the love of Jesus to children all around the world
• Play an integral part in the processing of over 12 million shoebox gifts
• Welcome, equip, and coach thousands of volunteers to process OCC shoebox gifts
• Other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications?

• Able to lift and/or move 50 lbs. (consistently over a 7 - 8-hour shift if a dock worker)
• Must be a team player
• Inventory and pallet jack experience
• Familiarity with trucking and/or container inventory requirements
• Familiarity with barcode scanning

What are the benefits?

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

Domestic Associate

• 401(k) retirement savings plan, when eligible

Type: Associate/Temporary

Department: Operation Christmas Child

Language Requirement: English

Pay rate/salary: $20 per hour

Employment timeframe: Mid-November to Mid-December

Shifts: 2nd Shift 2:45 pm - 10:30 pm