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:

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
Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca
if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you

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.