Warehouse Worker

Salvation Army; Charleston, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Salvation Army in Charleston, WV seeks a warehouse/donation associate to operate a box truck, load and unload donations, and run a bailer machine. The role requires safe driving, physical stamina, and accuracy in handling items and paperwork.

The position offers a structured warehouse environment with varying temperatures and a focus on donation processing. High school diploma or equivalent and driving experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• 1 year of experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van (box truck) or equivalent training.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English; basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates the truck in accordance with Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations.
• Lifts, carries, loads, and unloads donations (furniture, appliances, clothing, etc.).
• Ensures safety, security, and accountability of vehicle and donations at all times.
• Operates a bailer machine to secure, package, and bind large volumes of clothing.

Skills

Heavy truck driving

Bailer operation

Lifting & loading

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Truck

Bailer machine

Forklift

Dollies

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: PMC-CAC Area Command - Charleston, WV 25302Salary Range: $9.44 - $9.44 HourlyJob Category: Property

This position is responsible for:

Operating a bailer machine, driving Salvation Army vehicles, as well as Loading and unloading trucks, performing lifting of heavy objects on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates the truck in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations.
• Lifts, carries, loads, and unloads various donations to include furniture, appliances, clothing, etc.
• Ensures the safety, security, and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times.
• operates a bailer machine to secure, package, and bind large volumes of clothing

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The working environment is a warehouse without air conditions and with a cement floor where a majority of the day is spent. Temperatures vary from approximately 30 degrees in the winter to 100 degrees in the summer. There is an air-conditioned room in the warehouse for the storage of equipment and office space. Position involves going in and out of the air-conditioned space into the warehouse throughout the day.

• Ability to lifts scales, hand trucks, forklifts and dollies
• Ability to meet attendance requirements
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language
• Ability to perform routine mathematical calculations
• Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking
• Ability to occasionally lift boxes of donations

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insuranceand more!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOUEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma/GED preferred but not required; one (1) year of experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van such as a box truck; OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid State Driver’s License required: Approved Background Check and Motor Vehicle Request, required.

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