Shift Supervisor – Temp FT – Markham

The Shift Supervisor position is a seasonal full-time position based on 40 hours per week from October to January. The starting date will be in October as determined by your supervisor. You will be responsible for the achievement of the fund-raising campaign goal. The successful candidate will achieve this through the recruitment and scheduling of volunteers to man kettle locations in the community. Flexibility and adaptability are required to fill positions at the last minute so as to ensure the kettle is manned at all times.

Hours:

• Flexible hours and shifts are

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible as a group work leader, provides direction and checks
• Coordinate, schedule and oversee the activities of Christmas Kettle Campaign volunteers and responds to emergency absences,
• Train, direct and work alongside volunteers in sorting and packing toy bags
• Perform other position-related duties as
• Transport toys from the receiving area to the sorting and packing area. Sort toys by age and gender and pack toy bags as per Toy Mountain standards
• Verify the client’s order against the pick-up tag, then retrieve the appropriate toy bags and review the information with the client prior to releasing the
• May be required to pick up toys in the community

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The work environment is a warehouse
• Must be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds on a cart
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance

• Completed High School or equivalent
• Valid G license is an asset
• EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
  • Prior related experience would be a definite asset
  • Experience with general office equipment and Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced setting
  • Demonstrate a high level of organization, accuracy, attention to detail, and time management skills
  • Ability to learn processes and technology quickly
  • Ability to think “outside the box” to address unique situations that arise and suggest process improvements
  • Minimum 2 years driving experience with a valid ‘G’ Ontario driver’s license as well as a current

  clean driver’s abstract is a strong asset

   

  SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

  • Self-motivated
  • An intermediate knowledge of Word and Excel
  • Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers
  • This position will require physical work like walking, lifting up to 40 lbs. dragging and reaching
  • Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgment

   

  Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Screening.

   

  The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

   

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

  You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.