Warehouse Associate/SEASONAL (PART-TIME)

Shelby American, Inc.; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charitable organization in Southwest Florida is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join their compassionate team. This role involves receiving and sorting donations, maintaining cleanliness in the warehouse, and assisting with loading and unloading items. Ideal candidates will demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to safety. This is a temporary position that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a supportive environment. If you are looking to contribute to a worthy cause and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this position could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred; no prior experience necessary as training will be provided.
• Must be trustworthy and maintain a neat, professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort incoming donations, maintaining cleanliness in the warehouse.
• Assist with loading and unloading donated items, ensuring proper placement.

Skills

Teamwork

Professionalism

Communication

Safety Awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

OUR CORE PURPOSE:

As an expression of God’s love in Southwest Florida, we are growing to ensure that no one experiencing hunger, homelessness or addiction is alone or without a pathway for their journey from crisis to contributor. Together with our partners and participants, we cultivate communities where people are progressively seen, accepted, challenged, and supported.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Warehouse Associate will receive incoming donations, and sort and process merchandise according to proper procedure. Duties include maintaining cleanliness of warehouse(s) and surrounding areas, including but not limited to, restrooms, donation sorting areas, storage areas and grounds.

Responsibilities in the Donation Drop Off area include receiving incoming merchandise and food donations, accordingly sorting and processing them for the appropriate places, fostering long-lasting relationships and educating donors regarding our programs and services.

We operate in a safety-oriented, faith-based team environment that emphasizes organization, teamwork, compassion, efficiency, and excellent customer service. St. Matthew’s House is a faith-based 501(c)(3) charitable organization that exists to transform lives in a spiritual environment that is both compassionate and disciplined.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

1. Maintain a high level of professionalism, including (but not limited to) safety, courtesy, and positive communication; ensure that other staff members do the same.
2. Must be trustworthy, work well in a team environment, and maintain a neat, professional appearance.
3. The ability to work safely and cooperatively in a variety of situations with a variety of team members is essential.
4. Maintain cleanliness and appearance of warehouse(s), sorting area(s), storage container(s), restroom(s) and other surrounding areas; light grounds keeping may be required.
5. Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the commercial waste receptacle area, including the breaking down of large unsalable items and placing neatly into appropriate receptacles.
6. Responsible for the movement of processed and unprocessed donations and other items between warehouses and storage areas.
7. Required to operate heavy equipment; will be trained and certified as needed.
8. Assist warehouse staff with the loading and unloading of donated items, ensuring that they remain undamaged and are placed in the correct position and location.
9. Work closely with the Warehouse Assistant Manager and assist with daily duties.

Requirements

Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: No experience necessary, will train.

Travel Demands: Flexibility in work hours; this position requires some overtime and ability to work on some holidays.

Confidentiality: Works with confidential information.

Mental/Visual Demands: Flow of work requires normal mental and visual capabilities.

Physical Demands: This position requires standing, walking, reaching, bending and stooping for long periods. The employee is required to handle, feel and/or reach with hands and arms and must frequently lift and/or move items up to 75 pounds with assistance.

Working Areas: Warehouse(s) and surrounding exterior and interior areas.

This is a temporary position with a set end date of April 30, 2025.