Swamper/Driver Helper

To assist in the operations of collecting and processing donations to the Thrift Stores, and Foodbank, practicing good stewardship of our donated resources.

• Safe and careful handling of all donations and deliveries in TS & Foodbank warehouse
• Provide courteous and diplomatic service
• Load/unload goods at warehouse(s) and other destinations
• Participate in maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the buildings, including snow removal, garbage and recycling sorting and removal
• Operates warehouse equipment such as baler, compactor, forklift.
• Assists with processing raw materials by unloading, sorting, packing, sorting, loading and baling the donations; protects the integrity of the donations.
• Selects goods for thrift store distribution meeting established standards of quality
• Meets assigned daily Thrift Store targets;
• Assist in Thrift Store as required: including hanging, pricing goods.
• May Assist the lead truck driver with their duties
• May assume the lead truck driver duties in lead truck driver’s absence.
• Be responsible for overall safety, maintenance, and operation of vehicle on driving days.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Completion of High School (an alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable)

Experience:

• The successful candidate must have 3 months prior experience, including life skills

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• An understanding of and support for the Mission Statement of the Salvation Army in Canada
• Excellent customer/donor service ethics including the ability to deal with the public in a friendly manner
• A proven ability to work in a team setting as well as a willingness to take personal initiatives
• The ability to adapt to change and interruptions to a normal work routine, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• A valid BC class “5” license with appropriate certification and proof of a clean drivers abstract
• The ability to maintain confidentiality.
• A willingness to adhere to a dress code of modesty, neatness and cleanliness
• The successful applicant must have, or be willing to obtain, a criminal record check, clearance from the National Abuse Registry and be bondable

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

In support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees in Canada.  The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application