CFS Worker/Warehouse

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.

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.

Vision Statement We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

Core Values The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory has four core values:

Hope We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Service We reach out to support others without discrimination.

Dignity We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.

Stewardship We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

Position Purpose Summary This position serves to ensure the warehouse is organized by sorting and packing donations, and kept clean through following health and safety procedures. This position also provides pick-up and/or delivery services to and from donors or clients or customers through application of safe driving and material handling procedures.

Accountabilities WAREHOUSE

Unload, sort, pack, store, load donations ensuring integrity of donations are maintained

Sort donations for distribution based on established standards of quality and distinguishes between discarded and good quality merchandise according to policy

Build food hampers for the food bank and deliver them to the appropriate area of centre

Provide emergency food hampers to clients as directed by caseworker or supervisor

Direct work of volunteers assisting in the warehouse

Comply with all safety procedures and ensures work area and warehouse (inside and outside) is kept clean and tidy according to guidelines/policy

Operate electric Straddle Stacker as necessary

Pick up and Deliveries

Ensure safe and careful handling of all deliveries and pickups using an assigned Salvation Army (TSA) vehicle in a timely and secure manner

Load and unload goods at designated facilities

Demonstrate a pleasant manner with the public

Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance

Ensure the safety of TSA vehicles by performing pre trip inspections

Maintain TSA vehicle log and report any problems to supervisor

Responsible for the security and safe operation of the vehicle and other assigned equipment

Clean and sanitize supplies and equipment used

Maintain knowledge of legislative and organization policies such as health and safety regulations/policies, provincial and municipal highway traffic acts

Other related duties as assigned. This may include assisting with fundraising, special events taking place outside of normal working hours, and working in other areas of centre as needed.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Governance Boards and Councils Internal

Staff, management, volunteers

External

Customers, donors, community

Managerial/Technical Leadership Responsibility

This position reports directly to the Family Services Manager

This position has not direct reports; however may provide direction to warehouse volunteers

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

Safe material handling and picking up/delivering donations

Maintain the warehouse

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a fixed term position and is 40 hours per week

Working environment is typically in a warehouse environment

The work requires frequent amount of standing, walking, bending, repetitive lifting/sorting, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Flexibility in work schedule is required, as work hours may be adjusted based on program needs

The worker is required to travel 30% of the time in a Ford Transit Van

Education, Qualifications and Certifications

High School Diploma

Current First Aid/ CPR equivalent to St John’s Standard First Aid/ Level A or C CPR (can be obtained upon hire)

W.H.M.I.S.

Experience and Skill