Donation Attendant - Chula Vista

Overview

Description

PAY RATE: $16.50 hour

The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no‑fee program to assist men and women in completing our rehabilitation program. The organization relies on the diligence and devotion of its employees to maintain and strengthen the programs.

Join the dedicated Retail Team at The Salvation Army. This position supports the Santee Thrift Store and the Adult Rehabilitation Program, promoting a positive shopping and donor experience, improving customer service, problem-solving, and teamwork to contribute to the Program and its participants.

• Opportunity for career growth
• Paid time off
• Employee store discounts
• Great Work Perks discounts (amusement parks, museums, services, and more)
• Employee referral bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Health and fitness options
• Retirement plan
• Legal resources (Met Life)
• Pet insurance
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to):

• Maintain and clean the donation trailer/pod area at the start and end of each shift
• Assist donors with receipt of donated items and provide receipts
• Maintain all reports and paperwork as instructed by Supervisor
• Sort donated materials into proper containers and stack materials as instructed
• Assist TSA PA/Drivers with loading donations onto trucks as needed
• Inform supervisor of needed items before running out (e.g., brooms, receipts, totes, carts)
• Secure and lock the donation trailer/pod at the end of each shift

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must pass background check, including Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, staff, customers, and donors

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist as required
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as files, carts, racks, and fixtures
• Ability to move product up to 75 lbs
• Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Stores operate 7 days per week. Work schedules are determined by management. Flexibility is required to ensure adequate store coverage. Full-time associates may be scheduled for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The Salvation Army will comply with governmental orders and contractual obligations related to COVID‑19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff if required. Requests for exemptions on religious or medical grounds will be considered when available.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent (required).

Experience:

Please explain any gaps in employment before submitting your application. Work history must be provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.