Donation Warehouse Associate

SBCS Corporation • Chula Vista, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Donation Warehouse Associate works in SBCS’s donation warehouse and boutique, receiving and processing used and new donated goods for distribution to individuals and families. The role includes sorting, inspecting, organizing, staging, displaying, and replenishing merchandise; maintaining inventory organization; and keeping the warehouse, donation-processing areas, and boutique clean, safe, and welcoming. The associate also assists clients in locating and selecting donated items and maintains client and service data in the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) database. The work is performed within a team framework and in keeping with the agency’s goals, mission, and service approach.

This is a regular, part-time, non-exempt position scheduled for 10 hours per week. Employees must be available to work at least five hours per shift on set days and times. The role is based at the Donation Warehouse in Chula Vista, California, and reports to the VP of Administrative Operations.

The work takes place in a warehouse where temperatures may vary, with exposure to dust and frequent movement of donated goods. The associate must wear closed-toe, non-slip shoes and dress appropriately for changing temperatures. Physical tasks include moving throughout the building, handling and transporting goods, lifting items, and occasionally using stairs or ladders. Reliable transportation, a current valid California driver’s license, valid auto insurance, and successful completion of a motor history check are required. Employment may also be conditioned on satisfactory background and other program-related clearances.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good administrative and data-entry skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks and maintain an orderly warehouse and boutique environment.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and interact professionally and compassionately with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures and comply with workplace safety policies and guidelines.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.
• Reliable transportation; successful completion of a motor history check; current valid California driver’s license; and valid auto insurance policy.
• Ability to lift heavy boxes, bags, or containers up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work under deadlines, manage various projects, and deal with clients in crisis or difficult situations.
• Ability to remain stationary during shifts, move throughout the building, move or transport objects weighing 20 to 50 lbs., exert force to move objects, ascend or descend stairs and ladders when applicable, balance, stoop, handle objects or office machinery, and communicate information and instructions.
• Must wear closed-toe, non-slip shoes while working in the warehouse and dress appropriately for varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, organize, inspect, and process used and newly donated items, including clothing, furniture, household goods, toys, books, hygiene products, and retail merchandise.
• Stage, display, and replenish merchandise to maintain an organized, accessible, safe, and welcoming boutique-style environment.
• Assist clients with selecting and locating donated clothing, household items, furniture, and other essential goods.
• Accurately enter, update, and maintain client and service data in the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) database.
• Organize inventory and rotate stock so donated items are readily available for distribution.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety in the warehouse, donation-processing areas, and boutique.
• Attend agency-required meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and additional benefits for full-time employees, including generous vacation time, holidays, health, vision, and dental coverage, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, discount programs, public service forgiveness loan, and a retirement plan with matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED