Warehouse Worker
The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Des Moines, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Warehouse Worker at The Salvation Army Thrift Store performs hands-on warehouse operations and supports program beneficiaries in work therapy development. The role helps turn donations into funding for community programs while maintaining an organized warehouse. Duties include moving and pricing merchandise, tracking production, processing donations, and assisting donors. Paid training is provided on processing standards and warehouse procedures, with ongoing coaching and support from Warehouse leadership.
Requirements
- Must read, write, and speak English proficiently.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Basic math and reporting skills.
- Good manual dexterity.
- Excellent communication abilities.
- Team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to safely operate equipment.
- Regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
- Extended standing and walking, with frequent bending and reaching.
- Clear vision and depth perception.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma preferred.
- Warehouse experience is beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Load, unload, and move products to the correct departments.
- Price merchandise according to guidelines.
- Track production numbers and complete reports.
- Maintain organized work areas and a clean environment.
- Operate warehouse equipment as trained and follow safety protocols and procedures.
- Assist donors with donation drop-offs.
- Complete donation receipts accurately.
- Collect and track donor information.
- Process donations, including clothing and accessories, household items, electronics, furniture and antiques, jewelry, and collectibles.
- Support program beneficiaries in their work therapy development.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and hearing coverage.
- Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
- Employer-paid basic long-term disability coverage.
- Optional voluntary life, short-term disability, and enhanced long-term disability coverage.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan.
- Employer-funded pension plan for eligible employees.
- Employee discount.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid training on processing standards and warehouse procedures.
- Ongoing coaching and support from Warehouse leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
