Social Services Warehouse Assistant (Seasonal)
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DUTIES:
- Drive TSA a truck/van for the purpose of transporting and collecting food and merchandise items
- Coordinate multiple donation pickups and deliveries within SF from individual donors and companies
- Load and unload truck/van, ensuring proper care and handling of donated items
- Manage and keep records of the storage and processing of donated food & merchandise items
- Janitorial duties at the Social Service Warehouse, sweeping, mopping, cleaning bathrooms, stocking
- Cleanup of sidewalk/street and graffiti at Social Service Warehouse
- Assist in the maintaining of all warehouse vehicles and equipment
- Provide support for Clothing Room as needed
- Maintain security and confidentiality of clients that receive services from the Social Service Warehouse
- Provide exceptional customer service to all volunteers, clients, donors and TSA Officers and staff
- Provide support for weekly food pantries as needed
- Assist with seasonal assistance efforts as needed
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Education
- Good Communication skills and ability to relate will to all levels of people
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and keep to a schedule
- Must have basic proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to function as a team member
- Good physical condition & ability to lift 50 pounds
- Clean & Current driver’s license preferred.
EQUIPMENT USED:
- TSA issued computer for the purpose of record keeping and communication via email
- Box truck and cargo van
- Pallet jack and/or forklift
- Standard warehouse and maintenance equipment items
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
- Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
- Ability to operate telephone
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (usually food or clothing boxes)
ADA Statement:
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army
Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
At-Will
Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.
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Freqently Asked Questions
Working as a Social Services Warehouse Assistant in San Francisco involves frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, plus activities like loading trucks, cleaning, and operating equipment. Candidates need good stamina and agility to manage these tasks efficiently in a busy warehouse environment.
Strong communication, multitasking abilities, and basic Microsoft Office knowledge are key for this role. Being a dependable team player with a clean driver’s license and the ability to handle physical warehouse tasks also boosts your candidacy.
While primarily an entry-level position, excelling as a Social Services Warehouse Assistant can open doors to supervisory roles or specialized logistics jobs within nonprofit organizations in the San Francisco area.
This position uniquely combines warehouse operations with social service support, requiring both physical labor and interaction with clients, donors, and volunteers—blending logistics with community engagement.
Expect a dynamic workday balancing driving, sorting donations, janitorial duties, and assisting clients—all while supporting the Salvation Army’s mission in a faith-based environment focused on community aid.
San Francisco’s nonprofit sector has moderate demand for warehouse assistants, but competition can be tight due to the city’s high cost of living and many applicants seeking social service jobs in this impactful field.
While a clean driver’s license is often preferred for roles involving vehicle operation, certifications like forklift operation licenses can enhance job prospects, especially within warehouse settings supporting social service programs.
In San Francisco, warehouse assistants in social services typically earn between $18 and $24 per hour, reflecting the city’s higher living costs and the specialized nature of combining logistics with community support.
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