Warehouse Worker

Mykroc; Waukegan, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance & Financial

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Illinois is hiring a Warehouse Associate for full-time work. You will support warehouse operations and help mentor program participants in work therapy development, with a schedule of 7:30am–4:00pm and 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading donations, pricing items, maintaining clean work areas, operating warehouse equipment, and processing donor information.

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 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 including: Clothing and accessories, Household items, Electronics, Furniture and antiques, Jewelry and collectibles

Job description

Job Type: Full-time Schedule: 40 hours per week

Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm

About the Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. This dynamic role combines hands-on warehouse operations with the opportunity to mentor and support program beneficiaries in their work therapy development. You'll help maintain an organized warehouse while making a meaningful impact in people's lives.

What You’ll Do

Warehouse Operations

• Load, unload, and move products to correct departments
• Price merchandise according to guidelines
• Track production numbers and complete reports
• Maintain organized work areas and 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 including:
• Clothing and accessories
• Household items
• Electronics
• Furniture and antiques
• Jewelry and collectibles

Equipment Operation May be trained to operate:

• Baler
• Compactor
• Elevator
• Other warehouse equipment

Training Provided

• Paid training on processing standards and warehouse procedures
• Ongoing coaching and support from Warehouse leadership
• Opportunity to build retail and customer service skills

Why Join Us

• Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
• On-the-job training
• Team-oriented environment
• Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Benefits Package

Insurance & Financial

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)

Paid Time Off