Material Handler

The Salvation Army • York, PA

22d

About The Position

The Material Handler supports The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers by assisting with the movement, handling, sorting, and safeguarding of donated goods and merchandise. The role also supports the centers’ work therapy program by modeling professional conduct and work habits for beneficiaries. The position involves working with warehouse and store personnel, customers, and donors, and may include operating a forklift after proper training and certification.

Requirements

• Ability to speak and understand English to communicate effectively with supervisors, employees, beneficiaries, and customers.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Move merchandise safely and promptly into and out of the warehouse in cooperation with other warehouse personnel.
• Do not set aside items for individuals or permit sales or unauthorized personnel in the warehouse or dock area.
• Load and unload assigned trucks and other trucks as requested.
• Assist Thrift Store personnel with deliveries and proper placement of items in the store, including moving hampers to the processing area, placing furniture on the sales floor, and removing trash.
• Serve customers and donors courteously and efficiently, and handle donations with care.
• Clean the dock, warehouse, bathrooms, sidewalks, and parking areas daily.
• Safeguard donated materials and assigned equipment.
• Bale ragouts and cardboard as assigned.
• Assist with sorting room operations and cross-train in sorting room functions under the guidance of the Sorting Room Supervisor.
• Assist with cleaning and general maintenance of the sorting room area.
• Categorize and box seasonal clothing, bric, and shoes.
• Sort and clean saleable merchandise daily as required.
• Operate a forklift as needed after receiving proper training and certification, while following safety regulations.
• Support the work therapy program by providing beneficiaries with an example of professional conduct and work habits.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, Administrator, or other management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed