Salvation Army National Capital Area is hiring: Dock Foreman_NE-NSC_Thrift Store

Overview

Dock Foreman_NE-NSC_Thrift Store Department-401

Wilmington, NC, USA

Job Description: Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 4:00 AM

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the operation of the bailer and forklift; assists in selling rags and shoes; maintains the orderliness of the dock and dumpster area; maintains vehicles; repairs furniture and evaluates appliances in order to determine repairs needed and if materials can be sold in the Thrift/Family Store.
• Supervises and participates in the bailer activity and the storing of rags; ensures the bailer is operated in a safe manner at all times.
• Supervises and participates in the handling of materials processed out of the store to be bailed.
• Evaluates appliances and other donated materials which have value to determine if materials are suitable for repair and can be sold through the Thrift/Family Store.
• Assists in selling rags and shoes to the company offering the highest market value.
• Ensures that all premises are secured at the end of the workday and that the premises are kept clear of trash and debris.
• Monitors dumpster pickups to ensure timeliness and that dumpsters do not overflow.
• Operates a forklift and trains/certifies others in the same.
• Maintains vehicles and arranges for regular servicing.
• 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.
• Assists in the pick-up of donations from the public as the schedule necessitates.
• Maintains the neatness and orderliness of the store, warehouse, and dock areas.
• Performs other related work as required.

Materials and Equipment

• Bailer
• Fork Lift
• Truck
• Wheel Cart
• Hand-Held & Power Tools

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• One year experience working in a warehouse environment
• Or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Fork Lift Operator

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to sort and determine the suitability of donated items.
• Ability to ensure the warehouse, dock area, and equipment are maintained in a neat, orderly, and secure manner.
• Ability to drive a heavy-duty truck.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

Mental and Physical Abilities

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Physical ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull light objects (less than 25 lbs.).
• Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy (25-50 lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment frequently.
• Ability to lift heavy (50-100 lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment occasionally. Work requires continued walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
• Moderate mobility: duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis. Distance of travel is usually within the same building.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a warehouse environment with physical discomforts related to weather, noise, dust, and dirt.
• Work requires driving a vehicle daily with exposure to outdoor weather conditions and related discomforts.

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.