What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sorting worker ne fl position at The Salvation Army?
About this opportunity :
Key responsibilities :
- Receives, inspects and sorts donated items such as clothes, shoes, household items, bric-a-brac, etc. according to the category and condition.
- Selects items suitable for store display and distributes same to appropriate area for further sorting and / or pricing;
discards items in accordance with established procedures.
- Tags items with specially coded tickets and / or prices in accordance with established procedures.
- Hangs clothes on hangers and places same on clothes racks.
- Packs items in boxes and marks boxes accordingly; assists in transporting boxes to appropriate storage area.
- Prepares non-suitable clothes for the bailer.
- Lifts and carries items to the appropriate destination for further processing, storage or displaying in store.
- Maintains warehouse area in a neat and orderly manner; cleans floors, tables and work areas.
- May assist in answering the telephone; provides general information and records messages.
- May assist in preparing receipts for donations.
- Performs other related work as required.
What we are looking for in you :
- High School diploma or and experience working in a retail store preferred,
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
- Knowledge of effective customer service techniques.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of basic mathematics.
- Ability to sort items in accordance with established categories.
- Ability to determine the condition of items in accordance with established standards.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
- Ability to meet attendance requirements.
- Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Physical ability to lift and carry and / or push / pull light objects (less than 25 lbs.).
- Moderate mobility : duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.
Distance of travel is usually within the same building.
Working Conditions :
Work is performed in a warehouse environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
Employee Benefits
- Supplemental AFLAC Insurance Available
- Paid Time Off
- Optional Retirement Savings Plan
- Voluntary Life Insurance and more!
Last updated : 2024-03-22
Salary : $12