Operates a baler machine to secure, package, and bind large volumes of clothing; loads and unloads trucks performing lifting of heavy objects on a regular basis; assists in maintaining the neatness and orderliness of the warehouse area; operates forklift to transport bale to storage truck; loads and fluffs clothes in the baler machine to secure a solid bale of clothing with wire; recycles cardboard boxes and cuts cardboard for use with the baler machine.
Key Responsibilities:
- Baler Responsibilities (60%)
- Sorting Room Assistance Responsibilities (30%)
- Sorting Room Orderliness and Cleanliness Responsibilities (10%)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to meet attendance requirements.
- Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.
- Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
- Ability to drive a box truck safely and in compliance with laws, policies, and regulations.
- Duties require frequent periods of physical mobility including but not limited to standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, and lifting. Physical duties may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting.
- Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with lifting, moving, and carrying heavy objects (more than 50 lbs.) frequently.
Working Conditions:
- Work is usually performed in a normal warehouse environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changed in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or G.E.D.,
AND
- One year experience driving a box truck preferred,
OR
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Certifications:
- Valid State Drivers License
- Forklift Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
Skills Required
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Valid State Driver's License
- Forklift certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
- One year experience driving a box truck
- Ability to read, write and communicate English effectively
- Ability to lift, move, and carry heavy objects frequently (more than 50 lbs.)
- Ability to meet attendance requirements
What We Do
The Salvation Army is an international movement and evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Motivated by the love of God, its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The organization works to stabilize families ravaged by poverty and aims to eradicate homelessness, addiction, and other barriers to long-term stability for those in need.







