Bailer_NE-ALM_402-Thrift Store Department

Bailer-NE_Thrift Store Department-402

Location: Florence Corps   

About this opportunity: This position operates a baler machine to secure, package and bind large volumes of clothing.  Loads and unloads trucks performing lifting of heavy objects on a regular basis.  Assists in maintaining the neatness and orderliness of the warehouse area.

Key responsibilities:

• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work independently

What we are looking for in you:

• No formal education required

• Some experience operating heavy equipment and performing heavy lifting is preferred

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Loads and fluffs clothes in the bailer machine to secure a solid bail of clothing with wire. Operates forklift to transport bail to storage truck. Unloads trucks of donated items being delivered to the warehouse. Performs heavy lifting of articles up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Recycles cardboard boxes and cuts cardboard for use with the bailer machine. Stores shoes in storage areas. Collects and empties trash for the warehouse area. Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the warehouse area; sweeps floors and cleans bathrooms. Monitors the warehouse entrances and dock area to deter theft. Locks warehouse doors at closing time ensuring the security of the warehouse. Performs other related work as required. 

Employee Benefits

• Aflac Policies
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans and more!

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

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

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Application Submittal Period:  September 17, 2024 – October 17, 2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!