DN8W9307 - Sorter

The Salvation Army Southern California; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a dedicated Sorter/Donation Processor to prepare donations for retail sale according to policy and production procedures. You will sort, clean, and prepare donations of clothing, furniture, and household items, and load them for truck delivery.

Applicants should be able to lift up to 75 lbs, stand for extended periods, and follow all safety policies. High School diploma or GED is required, with safety training provided by supervision.

Qualifications

• Must complete and follow all safety training requirements provided by immediate Supervisor.
• Ability to lift, bend, and stoop and move up to 75 lbs as needed.
• Physical requirements include walking, climbing, balancing, and vision to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedure for sorting, cleaning, preparing, shipping and receiving donated items.
• Keep donation area clean and without debris.
• Sort donations of clothing, furniture, electrical and household items.
• Load donations for truck delivery.
• Adhere to all safety policies related to loading/unloading.
• Report accidents and injuries per procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized receiving and processing area.
• Determine items as saleable, repairable, or salvageable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to proper dress code with uniform as designated by supervisor.

Skills

Safety training

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

• BASIC PURPOSE

Purpose of the Sorter/Donation Processor is to prepare donations for retail sale or salvage according to Salvation Army policy and production procedures.

• Follow procedure as it pertains to sorting, cleaning, preparing, shipping and receiving donated items for sale
• Keep donation area clean and without debris
• Sorting donations of clothing, furniture, electrical and miscellaneous household items
• Loading donations for truck delivery
• Adhere to all safety policies as it pertains to loading and unloading of trucks
• Follow all accident and injury reporting procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized receiving and processing area
• Determine which items are saleable, repairable or salvageable
• Other duties as assigned
• Adhere to proper dress code, with uniform as designated by direct Supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Educational Requirements

• High School diploma or General Education degree (GED): or one or two months of related job experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must complete and follow all safety training requirements provided by immediate Supervisor.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to lift, bend, and stoop
• Ability to walk, climb and/or balance
• Ability to lift-up and/or move 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance peripheral, vision, and depth perception.

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 as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.