Sorting Room Worker

THE SALVATION ARMY JOB DESCRIPTION 

Job Summary: 

Receives, sorts, pricesand prepares donated items for display in the store; determinessuitability and pricing of items based on established standards; assistsin maintainingthe orderliness and cleanliness of the store and sorting room area. 

Essential Functions: 

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identifythe essential functions and requirements of this position.  The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those statedin this job description. 

Sorting Room Responsibilities (50%) 

Receives, inspects and sorts donated items such as clothes, shoes, household items, bric-a-brack, etc. according to the category and condition; selects items suitable for store display and distributes same to appropriate areafor further sorting and/or pricing; discards items in accordance withestablished procedures. 

Tags items with specially coded tickets and/or prices in accordance withestablished procedures; hangs clothes on hangers and places same on clothes racks. 

Packs items in boxes and marks boxes accordingly; assistsin transporting boxes to appropriate storagearea; lifts and carries items to the appropriate destinationfor further processing, storage or displaying in store. 

Prepares non-suitable clothes for the baler. 

Sorting Room Orderliness andCleanliness Responsibilities (50%)  

Maintains warehouse area in a neat and orderly manner; cleans floors, tablesand work areas. 

Places and arranges items in the store as directed; checks all store displays to ensure that items are maintainedand displayed in a neat and orderly manner; rotates and/or rearranges stock as directed; returns items to theproper location after customers have handled. 

Cleans all display racks and shelves; sweeps and mops floors; cleans windows and mirrors; ensures that the store is maintainedin a clean and inviting manner. 

Other Responsibilities: 

Inspects donated itemsto ensure they can be used according to established policies and procedures. 

Assistscustomers in carrying purchased/donated items in/out of the store. 

Performs other duties as assigned. 

Materials and Equipment: 

Hand Truck  General Office Equipment 

Knowledge, Skillsand Abilities: 

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers. 

Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army. 

Ability to work independently and with limited supervision. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 

Educationand Experience: 

High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred, 

And 

One year experience working in a warehouse preferred, 

Or 

any equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skillsand abilities. 

Certifications: 

None. 

Physical Requirements: 

Ability to meet attendance requirements. 

 Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively. 

Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing. 

Duties are usually performed standing.  Standing may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting. 

Moderate physical effort requiredassociated with sitting, walking, standing, lifting, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, and carrying light to heavy  objects(up to50 lbs.). 

Working Conditions: 

Work isperformed in a normal warehouse environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changedin weatheror discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. 

Statement of Purpose: 

This document provides descriptive information about the above Salvation Army position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary.Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information containedhereinshould only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position.An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. The Salvation Army reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemednecessary without providing advance written notice. 

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.