Warehouse Associate: Mission-Driven, Paid Training

The Salvation Army; Des Moines (CA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Hearing coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement savings plan

Pension plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Warehouse Worker to support daily warehouse operations, donation processing, and equipment handling. The role includes hands-on duties, a competitive pay rate, and benefits as part of a full-time schedule.

You will participate in maintaining an organized workspace, processing donations, and training opportunities to build retail and customer service skills, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Must read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Warehouse experience beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic math and reporting skills.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Warehouse Operations: Load, unload, move products to correct departments; price merchandise; track production numbers; maintain organized work areas; operate warehouse equipment; follow safety protocols.
• Donation Processing: Assist donors with drop-offs; complete receipts; collect donor information; process items including clothing, household items, electronics, furniture, jewelry.
• Equipment Operation: May be trained to operate baler, compactor, forklift, elevator, and other equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math and reporting

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Job description

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Warehouse Worker to support daily warehouse operations, donation processing, and equipment handling. The role includes hands-on duties, a competitive pay rate, and benefits as part of a full-time schedule.

You will participate in maintaining an organized workspace, processing donations, and training opportunities to build retail and customer service skills, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.