For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges.

We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter.

In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.

The Salvation

Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. This position picks-up, delivers, and handles services to and from donors, clients, and ministry units in a safe, careful, and courteous manner and is required to adhere to all laws and safe driving practices while in control and possession of salvation army vehicles and property. Assists in the receiving, shipping, sorting, and handling of all materials secured for Salvation Army Ministry purpose, while assisting in the maintenance of a clean, safe, and hazard-free workplace.

This position involves a combination of warehousing/ other duties with some limited driving.

Warehouse

Loading and off-loading of trucks using powered and manual MHE.



Sort donations for distribution based on established standards of quality and distinguishes between discarded and good quality merchandise according to policy. Inspect goods received for quality, damage, expiry (use-by) dates; document, rotate, and store stock appropriately to ensure maximum yield is achieved. Sort and categorize food and non-food items. Assist with inventory reconciliation (cycle counting).

Use Warehouse Management

System/Inventory Management System to record and facilitate warehouse operations. Perform general cleaning and maintenance tasks of warehouse, yard, and equipment as required. Inspect powered and manual material handling equipment to ensure safe use.

Ensures all food items are stored correctly to avoid any potential contamination of such materials. Build food hampers for the food bank and deliver them to the appropriate area of center. Provide emergency food hampers to clients as directed by caseworker or supervisor.

Direct work of volunteers assisting in the warehouse. Complies with all safety procedures and ensures work area and warehouse (inside and outside) is kept clean and tidy according to guidelines/policy. Pick-up And Delivery Ensure the safe and careful handling of all pick-ups, deliveries, and donations, while protecting property, including public, Salvation Army vehicle, equipment, and donations.

Load and unload goods at designated facilities or warehouse. Demonstrate pleasant manners with the public. Driving once driving. Maintain knowledge of road safety procedures, legislative and Salvation Army safety policies including, but not limited to,



Provincial/Municipal Traffic Act, Health, and Safety Regulations, etc.

Is responsible for personal payment of all fines and traffic violations incurred while in the possession/operation of a Salvation Army Vehicle. Customer, Donors, Community Financial And Materials Management Moderate material responsibility. Safe material handling and picking up/delivering donations.

This is a regular part-time position at 10 hours per week. The work requires frequent amount of sitting, standing, walking, bending, repetitive lifting/sorting, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. May on occasion be required to lift, move, or transport weights up to 50 lbs but regular weights would normally fall under 40 lbs.

Working environment is typically in warehouse environment with exposure to handling garbage, monotony of work (repetitive tasks), various odours, with occasional driving periods. Work involves regular work in freezers and refrigerators with some outdoor work in winter. Work in compliance with OH&S; Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.

High School

Diploma.

Current Forklift

Operator certification or willing to obtain upon hire.

Experience in sorting foods and goods At least two years of related experience including experience with warehouse processing or goods distribution. Demonstrated safe driving skills. Demonstrated safe driving practices and solid navigation skills. Must comply with all Salvation Army policies, procedures, and associated legislation. Participate in mandatory orientation training.

Valid

Driver’s License, personal vehicle and insurance is required; Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

📌 Warehouse Associate - Distribution Center (North Vancouver)
🏢 The Salvation Army in Canada
📍 North Vancouver