Material Handler

Job overview

The Material Handler role is onsite in Altoona, PA. The posting lists pay of $9 per hour. The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers fund rehabilitation services through the collection and resale of gently used goods. The role supports warehouse and thrift-store operations by moving, sorting, safeguarding, and preparing donated merchandise, while providing courteous service to customers and donors and supporting the center’s work therapy program.

What you'll do

• Keep work areas clean and orderly
• move merchandise safely into and out of the warehouse
• load and unload trucks
• assist thrift-store staff with merchandise placement
• serve customers and donors courteously
• handle and safeguard donations and equipment
• bale rags and cardboard
• assist with sorting, cleaning, and boxing merchandise
• operate a forklift when trained and certified
• support the work therapy program through professional conduct and work habits.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

material handler

altoona pa

the salvation army

warehouse

loading and unloading

merchandise handling

donations

thrift store

sorting

forklift

work therapy

adult rehabilitation centers

$9/hr

full benefits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time benefits include health and life insurance, long-term disability, pension, and paid vacation after 90 days on an accrual basis.

Why this role

The role supports the Adult Rehabilitation Centers’ work therapy program.

About the employer

The Salvation Army is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.