Donation Attendant - Santee

Donation Attendant - Santee

Job Category: Thrift Stores Requisition Number: DONAT023628

Posted: March 13, 2026 Full-Time On-site SD Santee Store 8 Santee, CA 92071, USA

Job Details

Description

PAY RATE: $16.90 PH ABOUT THE ARC The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program to assist men & women in their journey to complete our rehabilitation program. We are grateful for the contributions our valued employees make toward the maintenance and effectiveness of the programs. The organization is indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees.

ABOUT OUR RETAIL TEAM Become part of the dedicated Retail Team at The Salvation Army! Together we can continue to serve and impact our local community, through the commitment to Do The Most Good at our Santee Thrift Store, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This is an opportunity to promote a positive shopping/donor experience, enhance customer service, problem-solving and teamwork skills, while contributing to the success of our Program and its participants.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OFFERED Opportunity for career growth Paid time off Employee Discounts Employee Referral Bonuses Monthly management incentive bonus Medical, Dental, and Vision Retirement Plan AFLAC Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

As our enthusiastic and hardworking DONATION ATTENDANT, you will be responsible for (but not limited to): Maintaining and cleaning up the area in and around the Donation trailer/pod at the beginning and end of each shift Assisting the donor in the receipt of donated items from the donor and provide receipt Maintaining all reports and paperwork as instructed by Supervisor Separating and sorting all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stack material as instructed by the Supervisor Assisting TSA PA/Drivers with loading donations on to trucks as necessary Informing the supervisor of needed items prior to running out (i.e.: brooms, receipts, totes, carts, etc.) Securing and locking Donation trailer/pod at the end of each shift

Qualifications to be considered for this position: High School diploma/GED required. Must pass background check, which will include Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry. Ability to read and write and to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow store employees, customers, and donors.

Physical Demands: Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts. Ability to move product up to 75lbs. Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks. Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Schedule Our stores operate 7 days per week. Work schedules are determined by Management and employee must be flexible to always ensure adequate store coverage. Full-time associates may be scheduled to work any full-time shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds when available.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic:

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities:

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Job Security:

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Self-Starter:

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Preferred

High School or Equivalent or better.

Experience

Preferred

Warehouse / Receiving / Customer Service / Retail

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