Processor

Description

JOB SUMMARY: Process donations through a sequential process involving sorting, grading, pricing, tagging, and packaging.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Sort and grade textile/clothing and hard sort items by separating into predetermined
classifications (e.g., men's women's children's and other textiles) and into quality level (ecommerce,
retail store grade, Outlet grade or recycle).
Sort and grade hard sort items; glassware and small wares ( e-commerce, retail store grade,
Outlet grade or recycle), placing incomplete and/or broken items into containers for the
Outlet, recycle or trash.
Process and test Electrical items, ( e-commerce, retail store grade, Outlet grade or recycle).
Price items meeting quality standards.
Tag items meeting quality standards by affixing appropriate price tags or labels.

SECONDARY DUTIES

Work with clients who are assigned for vocational services, as requested.
Perform related duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: None.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Basic math ability.
Familiarity with Goodwill Central Coast’s mission and general Company policies and procedures (this may be learned on-the-job).

EQUIPMENT USED: Typical processing equipment; typical
office equipment, including computers.

SKILLS/APTITUDES/TEMPERAMENTS:Ability to communicate in basic oral and written English (depending on location, ability to
communicate in basic Spanish may be desirable and/or acceptable).
Ability to understand and accept directions and follow procedures.
Ability to perform routine work, adapting to change as it relates to work flow without loss of
efficiency.
Ability to maintain self-control and work in cooperation with co-workers.
Ability to coordinate eyes/hands/fingers to quickly and safety manipulate and handle items.
Ability to examine items and visually differentiate between them based on quality standards.
Ability to meet and maintain established production and quality standards, as communicated
by the supervisor.
Ability to demonstrate satisfactory attendance, according to Goodwill Central Coast policy.
Ability to adhere to safe work practices as documented in Company safety policies; ability
to report safety hazards/accidents promptly to supervisor or safety committee member.
EMOTIONAL EFFORT:
The work is routine with occasional periods of high activity/demand requiring little or no
overtime to complete the work.

JOB SETTING

Work is performed in large enclosed warehouse area on an even concrete floor surface.
The area is heated and has some natural ventilation. The temperature will fluctuate to some
degree depending on location within the department.
Dust and dirt is controlled by daily cleaning of the work area. Some of the materials handled
may be soiled; these are disposed of following established procedures.
Work is completed independently but in cooperation with whole department. There is no
public contact.
The noise volume is moderately high throughout the day depending on the amount of
activity, equipment in operation and radio operation.

Material handling equipment (forklift, hand truck, movable containers/racks) and trucks may
be operated in or near work area.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work place is steady requiring consistently lifting and/or carrying of items up to 1 O lbs.
with occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. Large or heavier items (26 lbs. or more) will be moved
either with assistance from another person or by using appropriate material handling
equipment.
Normal or corrected talking, hearing, and seeing abilities are sufficient to perform, required
tasks.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion
of management, formally or informally, either orally or in writing.

SUPPLEMENTAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing--------------------- Consistently, 71-100% of the time
Walking---------------------- Regularly, 31-70% of the time
Sitting------------------------ Rarely, 0- 10% of the time
Bending--------------------- Consistently, 71-100% of the time
Twisting--------------------- None
Pushing/pulling------------ Regularly, 31-70% of the time
Climbing--------------------- None
Squatting/kneeling------- None
Lift/carry------------------- Consistently, 71-100% of the time

Longest distance carried: 30 feet
Heaviest item carried: 25 lbs

Hand/Shoulder/Foot:
Simple grasping--- Consistently, 71-100% of the time
Power grasping------- Occasionally, 11-30% of the time
Fine Manipulation----- Consistently, 71-100% of the time

Reaching at or above shoulder level----- Regularly, 31-70% of the time
Reaching at or below shoulder level----- Consistently, 71-100% of the time

Operate foot controls or
repetitive foot movement-- Rarely, 0-10% of the time

JOB MODIFICATIONS: The physical aspects of the job may be able to be modified,
depending on the specific modification and the duration of the modification required.