Truck Helper & Sorting Room Worker

Truck Helper And Sorting Room Worker

This position is responsible for :

Receives, sorts, prices and prepares donated items for display in the store; determines suitability and pricing of items based on established standards; assists in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the warehouse area. Assists in picking-up donations by riding in a Salvation Army truck and lifting, carrying, and / or hauling donations into the truck and unloading the same at the warehouse; assists in navigating for the Truck Driver; ensures the accountability, security, and safety of the donations when in route; assists in maintaining the vehicle in proper working order and in compliance with established standards.

Key Responsibilities :

• Receives, inspects and sorts donated items such as clothes, shoes, household items, bric-a-brac, etc. according to the category and condition.
• Selects items suitable for store display and distributes same to appropriate area for further sorting, pricing or discards items in accordance with established procedures.
• Tags items with specially coded tickets and / or prices in accordance with established procedures. Hangs clothes on hangers and places same on clothes racks.
• Prepares non-suitable clothes for the bailer.
• Lifts and carries items to the appropriate destination for further processing, storage, or displaying in store. Maintains warehouse area in a neat and orderly manner; cleans floors, tables and work areas.
• Rides in a Salvation Army truck on a scheduled route in order to pick-up donated items; assists in navigating driver to destinations by reading a map and / or hand-written directions.
• Inspects donated items briefly to ensure they can be used according to established policies and procedures; explains policy to customers regarding the types of items that can be accepted.
• Lifts, carries, and / or hauls donations into truck; packs items in truck in a manner that maximizes use of space, protects items from damage, and ensures safety.
• Prepares donation receipts for customers; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same. Maintains good relationship with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.
• Unloads donations from truck upon arrival at warehouse; distributes items to appropriate locations in the warehouse.
• Loads truck of items to be taken to the dump.
• Delivers appliances and furniture purchased by customers.
• Performs routine maintenance of the truck; checks fluid levels on a regular basis; coordinates and may participate in repair work as needed.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Employee Benefits :

What We Are Looking For In You!

Education and Experience :

No formal education required, and six months experience lifting and hauling heavy items such as appliances and furniture, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Licenses and Certifications :

Valid State Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer : Veterans / Disabled