Warehouse Operations Associate - Paid Training & Impact

salvarmycareers; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

On-the-job training

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store is seeking a Warehouse Worker to support warehouse operations and donation processing. This role includes loading/unloading, pricing merchandise, tracking production, and maintaining a clean, organized facility.

You will gain hands-on experience in warehousing, learn safety procedures, and have opportunities to mentor program beneficiaries in work therapy development. Paid training and on-the-job coaching are provided.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move products to correct departments
• Price merchandise according to guidelines
• Track production numbers and complete reports
• Maintain organized work areas and a clean environment
• Operate warehouse equipment as trained
• Follow safety protocols and procedures
• Assist donors with donation drop-offs
• Complete donation receipts accurately
• Collect and track donor information
• Process various types of donations (clothing and accessories, household items, electronics, furniture and antiques, jewelry and collectibles)
• May be trained to operate baler, compactor, forklift, elevator and other warehouse equipment
• Paid training on processing standards and warehouse procedures
• Ongoing coaching and support from Warehouse leadership
• Opportunity to build retail and customer service skills

Job description

The Salvation Army Thrift Store is seeking a Warehouse Worker to support warehouse operations and donation processing. This role includes loading/unloading, pricing merchandise, tracking production, and maintaining a clean, organized facility.

You will gain hands-on experience in warehousing, learn safety procedures, and have opportunities to mentor program beneficiaries in work therapy development. Paid training and on-the-job coaching are provided.