Donation Processing Associate

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. Location: 9840 N Milwaukee Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Pay Rate: $17.05 Status: Full Time / 40 Hours 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division