V-retail Warehouse Team Member

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ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

The Salvation Army Stores are vibrant places where great things happen: generous people donate amazing items, customers enjoy an ever-changing selection of goods, and volunteers gain friendships and share experiences, all whilst raising much-needed funds to assist the most vulnerable in your community.

A number of our larger retail stores also have a distribution warehouse. This is where the organisational and logístical skills of Retail Warehouse Team Members are needed to assist in the smooth operation of the warehouse ensuring efficient, orderly and safe intake and storage of donated goods, as well as assist with managing waste and recycling.

Key responsibilities
- Organising: Retail Warehouse Team Members bring their strong sense of order and tidiness by ensuring items are received, manoeuvred and stored safely and efficiently. Assist in seasonal stocktakes.
- Quality control: Retail Warehouse Team Members initially inspect donated items, determining their appropriateness for sale, functionality and good presentation. Unsuitable items are sorted into recyclable or waste disposal areas.
- Team Work: Work with the Retail Assistants and Sorters in bringing the saleable items out to the shop floor and help customers with bringing donations to the warehouse loading dock. Bring along your ideas, suggestions and concerns to the regular team meetings and join in on celebrations and special occasions.

Qualifications and skills (desired/required)
- Experience in a similar role desired but not a requirement
- If operating equipment, licences may be required e.g., forklift

Capabilities and personal attributes

Manage Self: Shows personal motivation and commitment to completing work activities effectively; maintains own motivation when tasks become difficult; regulates own behaviour and responds appropriately in all circumstances.
Act Ethically and with Integrity: Acts consistent with TSA vision, mission and values; represents the organisation in an honest, ethical and professional way; is reliable and trustworthy.
Show Respect: Responds in culturally appropriate ways.
Communicate Effectively: Listens to others when they are speaking and asks appropriate, respectful questions; speaks at the right pace and volume for varied audiences; clarifies own understanding.
Lead Safety and Wellbeing: Identifies and follows safe work practices; takes action to address hazards, near misses and incidents.

Background check requirements

Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Where an applicant has disclosable history, the selection process includes a fair assessment and a risk management approach. Collection of personal information is handled per our privacy and confidentiality policies. Below is what is required for this role:

- As this role isn’t child-related or have access to financial or property assets or sensitive information, it does not require background checks.

Development opportunities with this role This role will give volunteers an opportunity to develop skills and build experience in retail warehousing and logistics, sorting and stocking of shelves, as well as experience in working as a part of a team. Volunteers will receive on the job training and support, working alongside experienced retail professionals in a caring and supportive environment.
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. _Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a National Police Check._