Warehouse Attendant

Description

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 08.04.2026

Hourly Wage: $18.53

Hours Per Week: 25

Status: Non-Exempt / Part Time

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Family Services

Position Title: Warehouse Attendant

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 the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application.

To apply online go to: Warehouse Attendant , or

To apply in person go to 1865 Bill Frey Dr., Salem, OR 97305. Complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Jason Ramos at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Mr. Ramos is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

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Scope of Position :

The Warehouse Attendant is responsible for the organization of the warehouse in preparation for the distribution of food directly to clients. This position shall organize and stock food and other items from stores, agencies, and distributors, often utilizing a hydraulic forklift. This position is responsible for keeping the warehouse clean, organized, and inventoried. In addition, the position is responsible for working with the Family Services Team to maintain organization and flow in the warehouse. This also involves working collaboratively with volunteers who help organize and distribute food. The Warehouse Attendant is responsible for driving up to and including a 16-foot box truck and utilizing a hydraulic forklift. This position shall transport food and other items to/from stores, agencies, distributors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

Professional : The ability to work in a distinctively Christian environment. The ability to interact with co-workers and the public in a positive, professional manner in conformity with The Salvation Army Mission Statement. The ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances. Must possess the self-discipline necessary to perform repetitive tasks without lowering quality of work. Able to work with limited supervision, and work in a team setting with other professionals. Exercise good judgment and comfortable taking initiative with projects.

Equipment: Forklift, telephone, and computer, copy/fax machines, 10-key calculator.

Skills & Abilities:

Effective verbal and written communication skills must demonstrate ability to maintain harmonious relations with co-workers, volunteers, clients and donors, must be able to assume responsibility and carry out duties with minimum supervision, Ability to prioritize and multitask, Use of computer - email, word processing and spreadsheets.

• Must be able to function in a fast-paced, frequently changing work environment.
• Must possess or be willing to learn excellent customer service skills.
• Must have ability to work well with others while responding to direction and feedback.
• This position has access to confidential and private information. It is essential that confidentiality and privacy be observed.
• The ability to drive a 16-foot box truck.
• The ability to utilize a hydraulic forklift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Properly store and inventory purchased and donated food and non-food products in warehouse.
• Weigh donated food and record on spreadsheet.
• Communicate in advance to Director of Social Services when a food order needs to be placed.
• Keep warehouse and walk-in freezer clean and organized.
• Record temperature daily on refrigerators/freezers.
• Stock food bank refrigerator(s)/ freezer daily.
• Restock food distribution shelves daily.
• Always maintain strict confidentiality.
• Supervise Volunteers/Community Service Workers in the Warehouse.
• Create projects/tasks for volunteers.
• Update required OSHA/MPFS postings in warehouse.
• Harvest Food from the garden to utilize in Food Bank.
• Drive company vehicles when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, sometimes for long periods of time; to talk and hear; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

May walk or stand on varied surfaces. Stooping; kneeling, bending, stretching, squatting, twisting body, pushing, pulling, a sense of touch, reach, grasp with hands and fingers, standing, walking, manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, driving a vehicle, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying up to 40 pounds unassisted, climbing stairs, have manual dexterity, as these movements are a regular requirement of this position.

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:

Various scheduled work in the mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Will be exposed to a range of temperatures inside and outside of the building, heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, humidity.

This position may have frequent phone and in person contact with people from diverse backgrounds who may be angry, hostile, confused, or frustrated.

This position has access to confidential and private information. It is essential that confidentiality and privacy be observed.

MISCELLANEOUS:

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

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 to 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 reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Education and Work Experience :

1. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Work/Professional Experience: Experience in non-profit organization preferred. Food warehouse experience preferred. Minimum of one (1) year experience performing warehouse duties and light maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

License and Certifications:

• Required current Forklift Certification.
• Required current Food Handlers Card.
• Required current Driver's License.

Supervisor: Director of Social Services, Jason Ramos

Qualifications

Education High School or Equivalent (required)
Experience Required current Forklift Certification. (required)
Minimum of one (1) year experience performing warehouse duties and light maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. (preferred)
Food warehouse experience preferred. Experience in non-profit organization preferred. (preferred)
Licenses & Certifications Food Handler's Card (required)
Driver's License (required)


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