Christmas Warehouse Assistant

Job Objective: To coordinate and support the effective operation of the Christmas program distribution center by organizing space, directing volunteers, and assisting with the distribution and movement of gifts.

Essential Functions:

• Set up and maintain Christmas program distribution space
• Direct volunteers in organizing the distribution center, loading and unloading of trucks, and moving gifts to appropriate areas
• Assist with gift distribution, late assistance and moving out of building
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: None required

Experience:  Warehouse experience preferred

Certifications/Licenses:  None

Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work flexible hours

Supervisory Responsibility:  Volunteers

Physical Requirements: Include speaking, hearing and vision ability; walking, bending, and squatting; manual dexterity; lifting, pulling and pushing materials up to 25 lbs.; standing up to eight hours per day.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel: None

Driving:  Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business. 

Working Conditions: Work is performed in typical warehouse setting; some weekend and evening work required.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.  Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

• Full Time - 40 hours per week
• Temporary position - 6 weeks