Warehouse Coordinator

The Salvation Army; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburgh is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator to oversee all warehouse and dock operations and maintain dock safety. The role requires forklift certification, a valid driver’s license, and two years of related experience.

You will supervise loading and unloading activities, ensure accurate weights, and guide beneficiaries and staff in work therapy duties. Strong communication and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years transportation, warehouse, and/or loading dock experience.
• Completion of Forklift Certification is required.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse and dock operations, maintaining order and safety in the warehouse and dock for all items being loaded or unloaded.
• Supervise forklift operation as necessary, ensuring operators observe safety regulations and proper weighing procedures.
• Oversee baler operations and supervise all related staff and beneficiaries on work therapy assignments.
• Direct incoming material to proper staging areas and ensure saleable items are retained.
• Supervise all personnel, paid and unpaid, and enforce appropriate behavior on dock.
• Coordinate loading/unloading of ARC trucks, CCC units, and bale trucks.
• Provide guidance to beneficiaries on work therapy in the warehouse and dock.
• Serve as Production/General Supervisor in the supervisor's absence.
• Support work therapy by modeling professional conduct and work habits.

Skills

Forklift certification

Valid driver’s license

Good communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator to oversee all warehouse and dock operations and maintain safety on the dock.

Duties:

• Oversee all warehouse and dock operations, maintaining order and safety in the warehouse and dock for all items being loaded or unloaded.
• Supervise operation of forklift as necessary, being sure operators observe all safety regulations. Supervise operation of scales and proper recording of weights.
• Supervise and oversee Beneficiary on Baler and all baling operations.
• Direct all incoming material to proper staging areas being sure saleable items are not thrown away.
• Oversee all personnel, paid and unpaid, holding staff accountable for appropriate behavior and language on dock.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of all ARC trucks and Certified Collection Center (CCC) units and loading of bale trucks.
• Give particular attention to supervising and giving guidance to beneficiaries on work therapy assignments in the warehouse and dock.
• Handle duties of Production/General Supervisor in their absence.
• This position will support the work therapy program component of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers by providing to beneficiaries an example of professional conduct, work habits, and supervision (as directed by Supervisor).
• Other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Administrator for Business.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• Two (2) years transportation, warehouse, and/or loading dock experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable DMV record.
• Completion of Forklift Certification is required.