Warehouse Associate / Backroom Processor - Lake Forest

The Salvation Army Southern California • Lake Forest, CA

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About The Position

The Warehouse Associate / Backroom Processor works on the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center’s Retail Team at the Lake Forest Store, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. The role contributes to a positive shopping and donor experience and supports the store’s operations and program participants. The position involves sorting and inspecting products, identifying merchandise and directing it to the appropriate department, and safely transporting materials. Employees follow Salvation Army policies and government regulations, maintain confidentiality when required, and carry out other assigned duties. Schedules are determined by management to ensure store coverage; full-time employees may work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Overtime requires written supervisor approval.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Demonstrated competency in the relevant skill area through verifiable training and/or experience.
• Ability to read and write, and to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Flexibility to work schedules determined by management to ensure adequate store coverage; full-time employees may be scheduled for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Sort products efficiently and properly according to Salvation Army policy.
• Inspect products for defects and damage as part of quality assurance.
• Identify products and direct them to the proper department for processing.
• Collect merchandise from the distribution center and safely transport materials.
• Follow safety measures established and maintained by Salvation Army policy and government regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality as needed and required for the operation of the program.
• Obtain written supervisor approval for overtime; the supervisor’s initials must appear on the timecard beside overtime hours.
• Perform other written or verbal duties assigned by the Store Manager or designated representative.

Benefits

• Opportunity for career growth
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Wellness Program incentives
• Retirement plan
• Optional benefits, including pre-paid legal service, AFLAC, and pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee store discounts
• Great Work Perks discounts for amusement parks, museums, services, and more
• Employee referral bonuses

What This Job Offers

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