Warehouse Worker

Warehouse Associate – The Salvation Army

Location: Kansas City, MO
Status: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $13.75/hr.

About Us

The Salvation Army is an international movement and part of the universal Christian Church. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Our thrift stores help fund our Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARCs) while offering affordable, sustainable shopping options to our local communities. Every purchase and donation helps change lives.

  Job Overview

The Warehouse Associate supports daily warehouse and donation operations while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. This role also plays a key part in assisting program beneficiaries with work therapy development through hands-on training, guidance, and mentoring.

 

Essential Functions

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company dress code
• Load, unload, sort, and move donated goods to appropriate departments
• Price merchandise accurately according to established guidelines
• Track and report production numbers in assigned work areas
• Transport priced merchandise to designated sales or storage areas
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
• Support beneficiary work therapy development through training, coaching, and mentoring
• Assist donors during donation drop-off, including:
• Providing excellent customer service
• Completing donation receipts
• Collecting and tracking donor information by hour
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• Operate safely and follow all warehouse procedures and safety guidelines
• Maintain flexibility to work varied schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed

Training & Cross-Functional Exposure

Employees may be trained in any or all of the following product areas:

• Clothing
• Household goods
• Shoes
• Bric-a-Brac
• Electronics
• Accessories & jewelry
• Antiques
• Linens
  
  

Employees may also be trained to operate the following equipment (as assigned):

• Baler
• Compactor
  
  

Addendum (May Include)

• Forklift Operator
• Elevator Operator

(Training and certification provided as required.)

Qualifications  

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

 

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow simple one- or two-step instructions
• Ability to work in standardized situations with limited variability
• Strong communication skills (speaking and listening)
• Good vision and hearing abilities
• Excellent manual dexterity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

• None
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to stand, use hands, handle items, and communicate
• Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
  
  

Working Conditions

• Backroom retail or warehouse environment
• Low to moderate noise levels
• Dust exposure possible
• Temperature fluctuations based on weather conditions

What We Offer

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community.
• Supportive, mission-focused work culture.
• On-the-job training and professional growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package (for eligible employees).

Travel

• Occasional travel to nearby store locations or training sessions may be requir