Production Associate (Clarksville)

The Salvation Army 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.

Job Overview:

Our Production employees help facilitate the effective and efficient day-to-day operation of the Thrift Store. You will receive donations from the public, sorting and providing receipts. Heavy lifting will be necessary.

What You Will Do:

• Greet potential clients interested in construction salvage merchandise being friendly, responsive, and helpful.
• Receive donations and provide receipts for donated goods to the donors.
• Be aware of, and conform to, the store's procedures for sorting, displaying and storing of donated items. You will pay specific attention to seasonal items and bric-a-brac.
• Help to keep the sorting, storage and receiving areas clean and orderly, garbage taken out, and floors swept.
• Help conduct the baling operation. Training and familiarity with the baler will be a part of the orientation. Heavy lifting is a required part of this position.
• Adhere to The Salvation Army's policies and procedures for the handling of all donations. Donations are expressions of the community's faith and trust in The Salvation Army and represent our ability to meet our financial objectives. As such, the Donation Receiver/Pick-up Assistant is responsible for helping to maintain and enhance the Thrift Store's public image. A written policy for receiving donations is established. The Thrift Store Donation Receiver/Pick-up Assistant must be aware of this policy and is expected to support and enforce it.
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience with Retail Marketing and Sales would be helpful.

Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed. Findings may disqualify an individual for this position

Experience: None required, but experience in retail marketing and sales preferred

Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver's qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment

Skills/Abilities:

• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele
• Able to interact positively with the public and with donors
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems

Supervisory Responsibility: No supervisory responsibilities

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirements Include:

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking
• May require standing for extended periods

Travel: Position may require occasion travel for training

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a retail and warehouse environment; may require some weekend and evening work

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.