Warehouse Worker with Part Time Driver

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:

This position serves to ensure the warehouse is organized by sorting and packing donations, and kept clean through following health and safety procedures. This position also provides pick-up and/or delivery services to from donors or clients or customers through application of safe driving and material handling procedures.

Accountabilities:

Warehouse

Unload, sort, pack, store, load donations ensuring integrity of donations are maintained

Sort donations for distribution based on established standards of quality and distinguishes between discarded and good quality merchandise according to policy

Build food hampers for the food bank and deliver them to the appropriate area of centre

Provide emergency food hampers to clients as directed by caseworker or supervisor

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

Operate electric Straddle Stacker as necessary

Pick up and Deliveries

Ensure safe and careful handling of all deliveries and pickups using an assigned Salvation Army (TSA) vehicle in a timely and secure manner

Load and unload goods at designated facilities

Demonstrate a pleasant manner with the public

Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance

Ensure the safety of TSA vehicles by performing pre trip inspections

Maintain TSA vehicle log and report any problems to supervisor

Responsible for the security and safe operation of the vehicle and other assigned equipment

Clean and sanitize supplies and equipment

use regulations/policies, provincial and municipal highway traffic acts

Other related duties as assigned. This may include assisting with fundraising, special events taking place outside of normal working hours, and working in other areas of centre as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

High School Diploma

Valid driver’s license and valid Drivers Abstract

Current First Aid/ CPR equivalent to St John’s Standard First Aid/ Level A or C CPR (can be obtained upon hire)

W.H.M.I.S.

Valid Criminal Records Check

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

At least six months related experience including experience with warehouse processing or goods distribution

At least one year safe driving experience

Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army - its mission, culture, and values

Skills and Capabilities:

Maintain confidentiality

Excellent team and interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Courteous demeanor and demonstrated empathy and concern for clients

Able to lift and load up to 40 pounds repetitively

Perform repetitive warehouse movements for several hours at a time (i.e. sorting donations)

Demonstrated safe driving practices

Strong navigation skills

Hours: 25 hours per wk.

Interested applicants must respond in writing by April 10th,2024

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $17.00-$18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 25 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• warehouse: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-04-29