Part-Time Backroom Attendant

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, holidays 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.