Donation Attendant - Santee Store

Donation Attendant - Santee Store

Apply for the Donation Attendant - Santee Store role at The Salvation Army Southern California
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The ARC is a no-fee program to assist men & women in their journey to complete our rehabilitation program. The organization relies on the diligence and devotion of its employees.

$16.50 per hour

We serve our local community through commitment to “Do The Most Good” at our Santee Thrift Store, supporting the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This opportunity promotes a positive shopping/donor experience, enhances customer service, problem‑solving and teamwork skills, while contributing to the success of our 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 coverage
• Health and fitness Fitbit device
• Retirement plan
• Legal advice (Met Life)
• Pet insurance
• AFLAC
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• Maintain and clean the area in and around the donation trailer/pod at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Assist donors in receiving donated items and provide receipts.
• Maintain all reports and paperwork as instructed by supervisor.
• Separate and sort donated material into proper containers, and stack material as instructed.
• Assist TSA PA/Drivers with loading donations onto trucks as necessary.
• Inform supervisor of needed items prior to running out (e.g., brooms, receipts, totes, carts).
• Secure and lock donation trailer/pod at the end of each shift.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must pass background check, which will include criminal history and sex offender registry.
• Ability to read, write, and understand both written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow employees, customers, and donors.

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks, and miscellaneous carts.
• Ability to move product up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Our stores operate 7 days per week. Work schedules are determined by management, and employees must be flexible to ensure adequate store coverage. Full‑time associates may be scheduled for any full‑time shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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