Warehouse and Thrift Store Bay Worker​/Expeditor​/Driver

** Who We Are
** For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.

As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
** Mission Statement
** The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
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* Job Description:

**** Position Purpose summary:
** This position picks-up, delivers, and handles services to and from donors, clients, and ministry units in a safe, careful, and courteous manner and is required to adhere to all laws and safe driving practices while in control and possession of Salvation Army vehicles and property. Assists in the receiving, shipping, sorting, and handling of all materials secured for Salvation Army ministry purpose, while assisting in the maintenance of a clean, safe, and hazard-free workplace.

This position involves a combination of warehousing/ other duties with some occasional driving.
** Accountabilities:
** The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar range of duties.
** Warehouse:
*** Unload, sort, pack, store, load donations ensuring integrity of donations are maintained.
* Operate or run a forklift.
* Sort donations for distribution based on established standards of quality and distinguishes between discarded and good quality merchandise according to policy.
* Perform warehouse stock shelving.
* Direct work of volunteers assisting in the warehouse.
* Comply with all safety procedures and ensures work area and warehouse (inside and outside) is kept clean and tidy according to guidelines/policy.
* Comply with, but not limited to, wearing of safety shoes/boots/glasses/gloves/clothing (if/as required).
* Clean and sanitize supplies and equipment used.
* Clean/upkeep the warehouse and backyard.
** Pick-up and Delivery:
*** Ensure the safe and careful handling of all pick-ups, deliveries, and donations, while protecting property, including public, Salvation Army vehicle, equipment, and donations.
* Load and unload goods at designated facilities or warehouse.
* Demonstrate a pleasant manner with the public.
* Assume responsibility for daily safety, maintenance, operation, and cleanliness of Salvation Army vehicles occasionally.
* Assume responsibility for all receipts and documentation related to maintenance and operation of Salvation Army vehicles including, but not limited to, fuel and maintenance receipts, kilometer/mileage logs, etc. once driving.
* Maintain TSA vehicle log and report any problems to supervisor.
* Maintain knowledge of road safety procedures, legislative and Salvation Army safety policies including, but not limited to, Provincial/Municipal Traffic Act, Health, and Safety Regulations, etc.
* Is responsible for personal payment of all fines and traffic violations incurred while in the possession/operation of a Salvation Army Vehicle.
* In absence of truck driver drive the truck to stores location, warehouse, Soup Kitchen, Food Bank.
* Seasonal pick-ups/deliveries to/from Thrift Stores, Admin/Food Bank/Soup Kitchen. This may mean at times assist Food Bank Driver with Food Drives pick-ups and grocery stores food donations pick-ups; pick-up clothing, shoes and miscellaneous donations from Soup Kitchen and Food Bank; delivering Kettle stands to kettle locations at Christmas.
* Ensure all food items during food drives are stored correctly to avoid any potential contamination of such materials.
** Thrift Store Bay:
*** Process materials by loading, unloading, sorting, storing donations; protecting the integrity of the donations.
* Select donations for store distribution meeting established standards of quality and distinguishing between…