Family Service Warehouse Worker

POSITION TITLE: Family Services Warehouse Worker

DEPARTMENT: Social Services

STATUS: FULL TIME/REGULAR/NON-EXEMPT

SUPERVISOR: SOCIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR

GENERAL STATEMENT :

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

SCOPE OF POSITION :

The Family Services Warehouse Worker will be responsible to support all daily functions of the Warehouse and surrounding property. This position reports directly to the Social Services Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assist with the daily pick up of donations from local retailers, driving a TSA vehicle when needed.
• Assist with the receiving and processing of food as directed by the Social Services Supervisor.
• Work cooperatively with warehouse staff to maintain adequate stores of perishable and non-perishable food and supplies, providing reports and inventories as needed to the Social Services Supervisor.
• Assist with stocking coolers and freezers.
• Provide accurate documentation and timely reporting of all Gift-In-Kind Donations.
• Assist with coordinating and receiving deliveries. Ensure the proper adherence of all required safety precautions.
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization in the Social Services Warehouse and exterior property (including adjacent garden).
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness of the Client Reception area, Staff and Client restrooms, Kitchen, Breakroom and other spaces as needed and requested by the Social Services Supervisor.
• Help to ensure refrigerator/freezer units are clean and in proper working order. Report malfunctions and necessary repairs to the Social Services Supervisor.
• Help to ensure all equipment (hand truck, forklift, scales, etc.) are in proper working order. Complete inspection before use and report damage / necessary repair to Social Services Supervisor immediately.
• Assist with the maintenance of vehicles and daily mileage logs, ensuring DOT compliance. Report needed repairs to the Social Services Supervisor.
• Assist with the training and supervision of volunteers and community service workers.
• Be familiar with and maintain Protecting the Mission compliance.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required; including but not limited to Divisional/Territorial Social Services Conferences, Protecting the Mission – child safety training, and The Salvation Army fleet safety training.
• Assist with seasonal efforts, which may include but are not limited to, Christmas Food and Toy Preparations/Distribution.
• Adherence to employee dress codes while working.
• Other duties as assigned by Social Services Supervisor / Corps Officers.

Safety:

• Use proper lifting techniques to minimize strain and reduce risk for injury
• Utilize appropriate PPE for role.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE :

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Prior experience with pallet jack, forklift, and box truck preferred.
• Have or obtain ServSafe Food Safety Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Have or obtain forklift operation certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must possess a valid Montana Driver’s License and have 3 years experience as a licensed driver

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

• Must possess the ability to work as part of a dynamic, high performing team and maintain confidentiality.
• Must have the ability to relate positively to people from diverse backgrounds and communicate well with the general public.
• Willing and able to complete and abide by Salvation Army Protecting the Mission – child safety training
• Willingness to accept and implement The Salvation Army’s philosophy for social work assistance, while supporting the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Be flexible and open to new ideas, concepts, and ways of operation while keeping pace with multiple priorities.
• Possess the ability to work well independently and in a detailed, professional and courteous manner.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to operate a pallet jack.
• Able to operate a 20’ box truck.
• Able to operate a forklift.
• Ability to use or learn basic office machines/equipment.

SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS :

• Microsoft Office products suite - Word and Excel required, Microsoft PowerPoint, helpful
• Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• 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, and reach overhead
• Ability to operate telephone
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer
• Ability to understand written information

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a warehouse environment and in a vehicle on local streets. Will encounter physical discomforts associated with changes in weather and with noise, dust, dirt and similar.

Work Schedule / Location :

Monday through Friday.

The Salvation Army reserves the right to reassign, review the job or to require that different or additional tasks be performed based on the organization’s need or when circumstances change.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.