LOCATION: Las Cruces Thrift Store
STATUS: Fulltime
Mission Statement: 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 In Las Cruces, NM is looking to fill a Donation Attendant/Driver position.
The Successful candidate for this position will have a positive attitude and the ability to work with many people with varied personalities, as with the store team.
This position is benefit eligible and comes with vacation, sick, health, vision, life insurance, and more.
As a Donation Attendant you will be responsible for greeting every customer/donor with a smile and give proper assistance and thank them for shopping at The Salvation Army Thrift store.
Keep yourself updated on the latest prices and assist in loading clothing bales for transport.
Be able (with training) to determine what is or what is not a usable second hand item.
Must be trustworthy in operating equipment and in handling and processing donated goods.
Will be responsible in the unloading of donated items.
Responsible for learning and operating the bailing machine.
Will be responsible for cleaning, testing, and pricing of electronics.
Responsible for the quality and cleanliness of items set for display.
As a Driver you are responsible for scheduling and performing pick-ups of donated goods, also responsible to do a daily maintenance check on truck, and report irregularities.
Must always be presentable as a TSA representative.
Must stay up to date on all required SA trainings and protocols.
Work in warehouse as immediate supervisor considers would be best.
Must report any/every incident to your supervisor.
May be asked to change your schedule (with notice) to meet the operation needs of the Family Store.
Must attend all store employee meetings and trainings.
Will be responsible for your own time card.
Report any discrepancies to supervisor.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor as it relates to the position of Driver/Donation Attendant.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Have great people skills, and be enthusiastic as a TSA representative.
Have a positive attitude, and the ability to work with many people with varied personalities, as well as with the store team.
Have a nice appearance as a TSA representative.
Must be able to operate Forklift and Baling equipment.
Must be trustworthy with donations.
Be able (with training) to determine what is or what is not a usable second hand item.
Must be 21 years or older
Must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license and be able to drive the Thrift Store Truck.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Must pass a child/vulnerable adult safety course.
Must have flexible schedule as to fit the needs of the Thrift Store
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position.
The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c)