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Donation Processing Associate

The Salvation Army Central Territory991 open roles

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SAINT JOSEPH, MO, USA
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12.1% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. The Salvation Army Central Territory postings stay open a median of 2 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.1%1 day
  2. 4.5%3 days
  3. 12.1%7 days
  4. 19.1%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 52.7%60 days
This job: posted 51 days ago

The Salvation Army Central Territory median: 2 days open

The posting

Donation Processing Associate

Location: St. Joseph, MO Pay: $15.00 per hour Job Type: Part-Time Schedule: 25 hours per week, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled Benefits: Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Training, Career Development Opportunities, Mission-Driven Work Environment

About the Role

At The Salvation Army Family Store, your work helps turn donated goods into funding for programs that support individuals and families in our community.

As a Donation Processing Associate, you'll play a key role in accepting, processing, sorting, and preparing donated items while delivering outstanding customer service to our donors. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on environment, interacting with people, and making a positive impact through meaningful work.

What You'll Do

Donation Receiving & Processing

  • Greet donors and provide exceptional customer service
  • Assist donors with unloading and accepting donations
  • Accurately process and track donated items
  • Inspect donations and identify acceptable materials
  • Safeguard all donated goods and assigned equipment
  • Educate donors on donation guidelines and available services

Production & Operations

  • Sort, categorize, and process donated merchandise according to Salvation Army standards
  • Power sort donations as received, where applicable
  • Support production goals and processing standards
  • Load and unload Salvation Army trucks in accordance with center policy
  • Assist with moving merchandise and materials throughout the facility

Safety & Organization

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe donation area
  • Follow company policies and safety procedures
  • Report complaints, injuries, equipment issues, or property damage promptly
  • Assist with maintaining an efficient donation flow and processing area

Training Provided

  • Paid training on donation procedures and production standards
  • Hands-on instruction for donation processing and merchandise handling
  • Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership
  • Opportunities to develop customer service, retail, and warehouse skills

Why Join The Salvation Army?

  • Make a direct impact in your local community
  • Work for one of the nation's most trusted nonprofit organizations
  • Gain valuable experience in customer service, retail operations, and donation processing
  • Support life-changing Adult Rehabilitation Programs
  • Enjoy a supportive, team-oriented workplace
  • Access employee discounts and employee assistance resources

Qualifications

Required Skills & Abilities

  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English
  • Ability to follow directions and safety procedures
  • Basic organizational and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience

  • Customer service experience
  • Retail, warehouse, production, donation center, or material handling experience preferred
  • Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven environment is a plus

Physical Requirements

  • Frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the workday
  • Ability to regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to move larger items with assistance when needed
  • Work in varying temperatures and conditions common to warehouse and donation center environments

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from veterans, individuals with disabilities, people returning to the workforce, individuals impacted by the justice system, and candidates without a college degree.

Apply Today

Join a team that transforms donated goods into hope and opportunity. If you're looking for a rewarding part-time role where you can make a difference every day, apply today to become a Donation Processing Associate with The Salvation Army in St. Joseph, Missouri.

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What You Need

Required

  • High School Diploma or currently pursuing
  • Strong English communication skills for donor and team interactions
  • Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to pass pre-employment background check
  • Must be available for a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and evenings

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds
  • Occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds
  • Stand for extended periods
  • Walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch as needed
  • Work in various weather conditions (outdoor exposure)

What Success Looks Like

  • Positive donor feedback
  • Clean and organized donation area
  • Meeting daily production goals
  • Strong team collaboration
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality
  • Accurate donation tracking and receipting

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are returning to work, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

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