Wearhouse and Thrift Store Bay Worker/Expeditor/Driver

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:

The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class:

• Process materials by loading, unloading, sorting, storing 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 The Salvation Army standards.
• Ensures safe and careful handling of all deliveries and donations while protecting property, including donations and vehicles.
• Provides customers and donors with courteous and diplomatic service.
• Selects donations for store distribution meeting established standards of quality and distinguishing between discarded and good quality merchandise according to The Salvation Army standards.
• Assists driver with bringing extra donated items to warehouse for later delivery to Qualicum Beach and Parksville stores.
• Sorting supply and supply delivery to Parksville and Qualicum Beach stores at warehouse.
• Loads and unloads goods at the warehouse, store bay area, destinations and other storage facilities.
• Maintains knowledge of legislative and The Salvation Army policies such as Health & Safety Regulations, provincial and municipal highway traffic acts.
• Takes responsibility for daily and overall safety, maintenance, operation of vehicle and records of such.
• I absence of truck driver drives the truck to stores location, warehouse, Soup Kitchen, Food Bank.
• Performs warehouse stock shelving.
• Operates or runs a forklift.
• Cleans/upkeeps the warehouse and backyard.
• Seasonal pick-ups/deliveries to/from Thrift Stores, Admin/Food Bank/Soup Kitchen. This may mean at times assists Food Bank Driver with Food Drives pick-ups and grocery stores food donations pick-ups; pick-up clothing, shoes and miscellaneous donations from Soup Kitchen and Food Bank; delivering Kettle stands to kettle locations at Christmas.
• Contributes to the safety of staff and customers (e.g. snow removal, clear fire exits, no obstacles inside/outside store, cleans spillage and maintains store cleanliness)
• General cleanup/garbage emptying in the warehouse and bay area.
• Replaces the truck driver over vacation time and leave time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Reports to Thrift Stores Manager or Assistant Manager (in absence of TS Manager); communicates with truck driver and other bay workers, donors.

Governance Boards and Councils: None

Internal:

• Thrift Store Staff Committee

External:

• N/A

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports directly to: Stores Manager or Assistant manager (in absence of Stores Manager)
• Direct reports for this position: N/A.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

• The incumbent is involved in minor financial matters regularly, or on a relief basis, or has responsibility for the wise use of his/her own resources. He/She may be authorized to spend, disburse, or collect small amounts of cash. The incumbent has very little input into the annual budget.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT:

• The incumbent is responsible for his/her own time and effort only. He/She may demonstrate work methods to new employees, volunteers and/or students.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The incumbent's work environment is typically in a truck and warehouse.
• The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:
  • Garbage
  • Odours
  • Dirty environment
  • Truck Fumes
  • Excessive noise
  • Extreme temperature changes
  • Work schedule may impact life (weeknights & weekends)
• The incumbent is required to travel more than 70% of the time.
• The incumbent works on-call for emergencies only.
• The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor harm, injury or illness due to:
  • Moving objects
  • Driving in hazardous conditions
  • Risk of back injuries (throwing out back)
  • Traffic accident injuries
  • Other potentially dangerous situations
• The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):
  • Universal Precautions
  • Wear safety shoes
  • Wear gloves
  • Use back braces

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army's Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

education and experience Qualifications:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• The successful job applicant will have completed High School, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months.

NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable..

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• The successful applicant will hold/have:
  • Valid "G or C" class license with appropriate certification
  • Proof of a clean driving record
• The incumbent must have the following experience before hire:
  • One year but less than three years of prior related experience.

Skills and Capabilities:

• The performance of the job requires frequently sitting for long periods of time, twisting, bending, crouching, reaching, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling, lifting and kneeling.
• The performance of the job requires frequent safety awareness, concentration when driving and maneuvering furniture.

• Ability to represent The Salvation Army in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion.
• Understanding of workplace health & safety requirements, WHMIS, universal precautions applicable to retail/warehouse environments.
• Continuously standing for long periods of time, frequent twisting, bending, crouching, reaching, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling, lifting, kneeling and occasionally keyboarding for longer periods of time.

• Attention to detail, continuous visual monitoring.
• Daily Lifting of 40 lbs. or more with no assistance from others.

Work Hours: 33 hours per week, one year contract, Tuesday - Saturday.

Compensation:

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.