The Salvation Army USA is hiring: Dock Foreman_NE-NSC_Thrift Store Department-40

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• Supervises and participates in the bailing and storing of rags; ensures the bailer is operated in a safe manner at all times.
• Supervises and participates in the handling of materials processed from the store to be bailed.
• Evaluates appliances and other donated materials which have value in order 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 keeps them clear of trash and debris.
• Monitors dumpster pick-ups to ensure they are timely and that dumpsters do not overflow.
• Operates a forklift and trains/certifies others.
• 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 designated storage areas.
• Collects and empties trash for the warehouse area.
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness of the warehouse area; sweeps floors and cleans bathrooms.
• Monitors warehouse entrances and dock area to deter theft.
• Repairs furniture.

Other Responsibilities

• 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

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• One year of experience working in a warehouse environment or equivalent combination of training and experience that 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 warehouse and dock areas 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.
• Ability to lift and carry light objects (< 25 lbs).
• Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy materials (25‑50 lbs) frequently.
• Ability to lift heavy materials (50‑100 lbs) occasionally; work requires walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
• Moderate mobility; duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis; travel distance is usually within the same building.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a warehouse environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or noise, dust, dirt, and related factors. Work requires driving a vehicle daily with exposure to the outdoors.

Statement of Purpose

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Statement Regarding The Salvation Army

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.