Job Description

Work Location:

Hagerstown Family Store

Work Schedule:

Full-time (up to 40 hours/weekly)

This position is responsible for:

Under the general supervision of the Thrift Store Manager, the Warehouse Worker operates a baler machine to secure, package and bind large volumes of clothing. Loads and unloads trucks performing lifting of heavy objects on a regular basis. Assists in maintaining the neatness and orderliness of the warehouse area. Receives, sorts, prices, and prepares donated items for display in the store; determines suitability and pricing of items based on established standards; assists in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the warehouse area. The Warehouse Worker will assist with loading, unloading, and sorting donations; moving donations and other materials into the warehouse; assist in the set-up, clean-up and break-down of the warehouse. He/she may also act in the capacity of a Truck Helper as needed. Assists in picking-up donations by riding in a Salvation Army truck and lifting, carrying, and/or hauling donations into the truck and unloading the same at the warehouse; assists in navigating for the Truck Driver; ensures the accountability, security, and safety of the donations when in route; assists in maintaining the vehicle in proper working order and in compliance with established standards. Receive, store, and distribute donations. Daily loading and unloading and placement of donated items into the warehouse. Ability to successfully interface with the public and Salvation Army donors in a variety of settings. Assist with can food drives, coat drives, toy drives and moving operations. Follow the Salvation Army policies and procedures at all times. Is willing to work with children.

Key Responsibilities:

Receives, inspects and sorts donated items such as clothes, shoes, household items, bric-a-brack, etc. according to the category and condition. Selects items suitable for store display and distributes same to appropriate areas for further sorting and/or pricing, discards items in accordance with established procedures. Hang clothes on hangers and places same on clothes racks. Assist donors by receiving donations. Assist customers in the furniture warehouse.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Physical ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull objects (up to 50 lbs.). Moderate mobility duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis. The distance of travel is usually within the same building. Work is performed in a warehouse environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits:

Paid Time Off Retirement Savings Plan Available Supplemental Insurance Available Voluntary Life Insurance and more!

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED; and two (2) years of experience in sorting, receiving, storing, loading, and unloading of materials in a warehouse or store setting; OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid State Driver's License.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled