Donation Processing Associate The Salvation Army USA Central Territory employee discount United States, Missouri, St. Joseph Sep 03, 2026

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. Keywords for Indeed Search Visibility Donation Processing Associate, Donation Attendant, Donation Center Associate, Donation Receiver, Donation Processor, Production Associate, Warehouse Associate, Retail Associate, Thrift Store Associate, Material Handler, Inventory Associate, Merchandise Processor, Donation Center Worker, Customer Service Associate, Nonprofit Jobs, Warehouse Worker, Retail Processing Associate, Production Worker, Donation Services, Store Associate, Receiving Associate, General Labor, Inventory Processing, Community Service Jobs, Part-Time Jobs, St. Joseph MO Jobs, Missouri Jobs, Entry-Level Jobs, Donation Intake, Merchandise Sorting, Shipping and Receiving, Retail Support, Store Operations, Team Member, Mission-Driven Organization, Customer Service Representative, Warehouse Support, Thrift Store Jobs.