Distribution Center Associate

Milwaukee Rescue Mission • Part-time • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States • $17 - $18 / hour • 3w ago

DISTRIBUTION CENTER ASSOCIATE
The Milwaukee Rescue Mission (MRM) is seeking a part-time Distribution Center Associate to provide support in our Distribution Center, assisting with the intake, processing, and distribution of "in-kind" donations. There is physical labor involved in this role, including lifting, loading, unloading and climbing ladders to stock shelves. This position may also be required to cover partial or full shifts in one of our clothing rooms or in the Visitor Lobby.

WORK SCHEDULE: Part-time: Monday-Friday, 15 hours/week, 3:00pm-6:00pm

LOCATION: Central Campus, 830 N 19th Street, Milwaukee, WI. 53233

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Distribution Center:
- Greet and thank donors while carefully accepting their donations and providing a receipt
- Courteously assist the donor in the removal of donated items from their vehicle
- Sort, transport, inventory and recycle “in-kind” donations (clothing, household & personal care items, seasonal supplies)
- Ensure proper handling of all donations
- Maintain area cleanliness and proper stocking of inventory in the work area
- Perform other duties as assigned, to include occasional support in one of our clothing rooms and/or Visitor Lobby
Clothing Room (as needed):
- Collect, sort, and process donated goods at a responsible pace and accurately record & distribute donations when covering full or partial shifts
Visitor Lobby (as needed):
- Proactively greet, assist, and direct visitors, shelter guests and staff when covering full or partial shifts

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or GED equivalent
Warehouse, “in-kind” donation and/or inventory/retail experience preferred
Mature Christian with a servant’s heart who is able to relate well with others in a diverse population
Good customer service skills, outgoing and approachable with an enthusiastic, friendly and welcoming personality
Good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to write accurate receipts
Ability and willingness to follow instructions and to be a flexible, team player
Ability to make good decisions, to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines
Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
Computer literacy and the ability to navigate inventory tracking software
Must be able to handle physical workload – ability to stand for long periods of time, walking, stair & ladder climbing, kneeling, squatting, crouching, reaching, handling and gripping without difficulty, repetitive movement of both hands and arms, as well as frequent lifting or moving items with a maximum weight of 55lbs a short distance (ex: floor to shelf or cart), and pushing or pulling heavier items with the use of a cart or dolly.
Reliability, dependability, and punctuality are expected
A workplace demeanor consistent with a Christian church environment: civil, respectful, polite, and responsive
Be in agreement with and subscribe to the MRM Statement of Faith and the MRM Statement of Biblical Convictions
Be a committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is evident in personal testimony and Christian conduct
Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

Hiring range $17.53-$18.15 hour based on candidate qualifications and experience
Free onsite parking
Business Casual/Casual Dress

The Milwaukee Rescue Mission is a 501 (c)3, charitable, non-profit church, Christian organization. Milwaukee Rescue Mission has an organizational religious exemption from the prohibitions contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, concerning religious discrimination in employment. We further reserve the right to discriminate or designate certain positions when a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Milwaukee Rescue Mission does not discriminate in the administration and dissemination of its programs and services.

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