Warehouse Worker
Warehouse Worker
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Job Description
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.
Job Description:
POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:
The Warehouse Worker will be responsible for standard warehouse duties assisting in the efficient and effective reclamation processing or distribution of warehouse goods.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Processes raw materials by unloading sorting packing storing loading and bailing the donations; protecting the integrity of the donations.
- Selects donations for store distribution meeting established standards of quality and distinguishing between discarded and good quality merchandise according to company standards.
- Meets assigned daily targets; counts weighs and records incoming and outgoing donations.
- Complies with all safety procedures and in/outdoor tidy maintenance guidelines.
- Performs janitorial duties as requested.
- May operate warehouse equipment if trained/certified as required such as baler compactor forklift.
NOTE: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.
* Supported by task list.
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Governance Boards and Councils: N/A
Internal: N/A
External: External donors
MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
- Reports directly to the Retail Shift Supervisor
- Direct reports for this position: None
- This position is responsible for their own time and effort only. They may demonstrate work methods to new employees volunteers or students
FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:
- Does not process any financial transactions as no budget responsibilities.
- Responsible for the safekeeping of thrift store supplies and equipment for business use.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Serves in a warehouse or store within a busy CFS ministry. The location of work may create a possibility of experiencing the following disagreeable conditions: angry/abusive people and verbal abuse minor risk of harm injury illness due to physical attacks from others and/or exposure to infectious diseases.
- Emergency Response situations (fire bomb threat etc.)
- Dirty environment / odours (garbage washrooms) o Truck fumes o Excessive noise o Extreme temperature changes
- Work schedule may impact life (weeknights and weekends)
- Monotonous work (repetitive tasks) o Increased potential for on-site accidents (moving or sharp objects) o Exposure to toxic chemicals o Exposure to bodily fluids
- Other potentially dangerous situations (unsafe donations)
- Warehouse Hours generally Monday Saturday but require some flexibility for special events or urgent situations.
- Not required to travel.
HEALTH & SAFETY
- Required to complete general orientation including safety in the workplace training and annual review.
- Contributes to the safety of staff and customers (e.g. snow removal clear fire exits no obstacles inside/outside store/warehouse cleans spillage).
- Universal precautions: wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as required including gloves/glasses. Workers on the truck and/or are required to move furniture must wear steel-toed footwear.
The above responsibilities must be discharged In accordance with The Salvation Armys Mission Statement in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
- The successful candidate must have completed some High School.
- Prior related experience including in a warehouse or thrift store setting is an asset.
Special Licenses Diplomas Certifications or Requirements:
- Must hold or obtain a recent Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to TSA.
- Must receive clearance from TSA Abuse Registry Check.
- Required to complete WHMIS training annually.
- Required to complete Praesidum Academy training modules relevant to position.
- Current certification in First Aid / CPR or willingness to obtain is an asset.
- Current certification for Forklift operation or willingness to obtain is an asset.
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:
- Characteristics: energetic takes initiative team player organized and productive.
- Creative and flexible with the ability to adapt based on team program and service needs.
Skills and Capabilities:
- The performance of the job requires physical dexterity; frequently sitting for long periods of time twisting bending crouching reaching reaching overhead pushing and pulling lifting and kneeling and lifting up to 251bs. May on occasion be required to lift move or transport weights up to 501bs. Attention to detail and the ability to follow directions and well-defined steps.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $17.85 to $18.76 with a maximum of $22.51.Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
Employment Type
Full-Time
