Donation Attendant (Store)

Company: The Salvation Army Central Territory
Location: Greenwood
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

Store Backroom Attendant - The Salvation Army

About The Salvation Army

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 meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Our thrift stores play a vital role in funding our Adult Rehabilitation Centers and providing affordable shopping options to our neighbors.

Pay Rate: $14.00

Status: Full time/ 38 hours per week

About the Role

Join our team as a Store Backroom Attendant where you'll be the first point of contact for our generous donors. This role combines customer service, donation processing, and mission-driven work to support The Salvation Army's community programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional donor service by greeting donors and offering assistance
  • Process and track donations accurately
    • Maintain a clean and well-organized donation area
      • Sort, load, and unload Salvation Army trucks per center policy
        • Power sort donations as they arrive (where applicable)
          • Support production processes as needed
            • Safeguard all donated materials and assigned equipment
              • Report any complaints, damage, or injuries occurring in the donation area
                • Guide donors on acceptable materials and provide information about pickup services for heavy items
                  What You'll Need to Succeed
                  
                  Required Qualifications
                  
                  • High School Diploma or currently pursuing
                    • Strong English communication skills for donor and team interactions
                      • Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems
                        • Basic math skills
                          • Ability to pass pre-employment background check
                            • Must be available for a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings
                              Physical Requirements
                              
                              • Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds
                                • Occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds
                                  • Stand for extended periods
                                    • Walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch as needed
                                      • Work in various weather conditions (outdoor exposure)
                                        What Success Looks Like
                                        
                                        • Positive donor feedback
                                          • Clean and organized donation area
                                            • Meeting daily production goals
                                              • Strong team collaboration
                                                • Reliable attendance and punctuality
                                                  • Accurate donation tracking and receipting
                                                    The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
                                                    
                                                    Store Backroom Attendant - The Salvation Army
                                                    
                                                    About The Salvation Army
                                                    
                                                    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 meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Our thrift stores play a vital role in funding our Adult Rehabilitation Centers and providing affordable shopping options to our neighbors.
                                                    
                                                    Pay Rate: $14.00
                                                    
                                                    Status: Full time/ 38 hours per week
                                                    
                                                    About the Role
                                                    
                                                    Join our team as a Store Backroom Attendant where you'll be the first point of contact for our generous donors. This role combines customer service, donation processing, and mission-driven work to support The Salvation Army's community programs.
                                                    
                                                    Key Responsibilities
                                                    
                                                    • Provide exceptional donor service by greeting donors and offering assistance
                                                      • Process and track donations accurately
                                                        • Maintain a clean and well-organized donation area
                                                          • Sort, load, and unload Salvation Army trucks per center policy
                                                            • Power sort donations as they arrive (where applicable)
                                                              • Support production processes as needed
                                                                • Safeguard all donated materials and assigned equipment
                                                                  • Report any complaints, damage, or injuries occurring in the donation area
                                                                    • Guide donors on acceptable materials and provide information about pickup services for heavy items
                                                                      What You'll Need to Succeed
                                                                      
                                                                      Required Qualifications
                                                                      
                                                                      • High School Diploma or currently pursuing
                                                                        • Strong English communication skills for donor and team interactions
                                                                          • Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems
                                                                            • Basic math skills
                                                                              • Ability to pass pre-employment background check
                                                                                • Must be available for a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings
                                                                                  Physical Requirements
                                                                                  
                                                                                  • Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds
                                                                                    • Occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds
                                                                                      • Stand for extended periods
                                                                                        • Walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch as needed
                                                                                          • Work in various weather conditions (outdoor exposure)
                                                                                            What Success Looks Like
                                                                                            
                                                                                            • Positive donor feedback
                                                                                              • Clean and organized donation area
                                                                                                • Meeting daily production goals
                                                                                                  • Strong team collaboration
                                                                                                    • Reliable attendance and punctuality
                                                                                                      • Accurate donation tracking and receipting
                                                                                                        The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

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