Production Team Member - Jurupa Valley

Salvation Army Careers•Jurupa Valley, CA

21h•$18•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Team Member works on the Operations Team at The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center’s Jurupa Valley Distribution Center, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. The role involves sorting, inspecting, grading, pricing, and tagging donated goods, while meeting daily production goals and helping with other warehouse activities as needed. The employee must follow safety rules and organizational policies, maintain an orderly workstation, and report injuries or unsafe conditions to a supervisor. The position requires standing and walking for the full shift, performing a range of movements, and lifting or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds. Work takes place in a warehouse with varying temperatures and noise levels, with occasional outdoor work and walking on potentially uneven surfaces. The listed pay rate is $17.50 per hour, and the position is full-time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must pass a background check, including Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry checks.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic reading and math skills.
Good judgment regarding item condition and quality.
Able to stand and walk for the full shift.
Able to sit, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, and climb stairs on an intermittent or continuous basis.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and to grasp, push, and pull objects.
Able to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and noise levels, occasionally work outdoors, and walk on potentially uneven surfaces.

Nice To Haves

Experience in thrift, resale, secondhand, or retail operations.
Knowledge of brands, antiques, collectibles, or electronics.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Open and sort incoming donations by category, including clothing, housewares, electronics, books, toys, and furniture.
Separate sellable goods from items designated for salvage, recycling, or trash, and place sorted items in appropriate bins, carts, or staging areas.
Inspect items for stains, tears, damage, missing parts, and working condition; grade items according to ARC quality standards and remove items that do not meet them.
Test electronics and small appliances when required.
Flag high-value, antique, or collectible items for supervisor review.
Price items according to the ARC pricing guide, research brands and higher-value items when appropriate, and tag and label items accurately.
Meet daily sorting and pricing goals set by the Distribution Center Supervisor.
Keep the workstation clean, organized, and stocked with supplies.
Assist in other warehouse areas as needed.
Follow safety rules and Salvation Army policies; wear required protective equipment and properly handle sharp, broken, or hazardous items.
Immediately report injuries, unsafe conditions, and suspicious items to the supervisor.