Thrift Donation Specialist (Flexible Schedule)

Main Salvation Army; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Whittier, CA is seeking a Donation Attendant for the LB Whittier Store. This role supports the Operations department by handling donated items, maintaining the donation area, and assisting donors.

You will follow the dress code, complete reports, and help load donations as needed. The job requires a high school diploma, reliable availability, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees and donors.
• Ability to read and write and to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects up to 75lbs. with or without assistance.
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean up the area in and around the Donation trailer/pod at the beginning and end of each shift
• Appear neatly and cleanly dressed in suitable clothing as per The Salvation Army dress code policy
• Courteously assist the donor in the receipt of donated items from the donor and provide receipt
• Maintain all reports and paperwork as instructed by Supervisor
• Separate and sort all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stack material as instructed by the Supervisor
• Assist TSA PA/Drivers with loading donations on to trucks as necessary
• Inform the supervisor of needed items prior to running out (i.e.: brooms, receipts, totes, carts, etc.)
• Must secure and lock Donation trailer/pod at the end of each shift
• Must be have flexible availability for scheduling purposes
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army in Whittier, CA is seeking a Donation Attendant for the LB Whittier Store. This role supports the Operations department by handling donated items, maintaining the donation area, and assisting donors.

You will follow the dress code, complete reports, and help load donations as needed. The job requires a high school diploma, reliable availability, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. Equal opportunity employer.