Donation Sorter

Wheeler Mission Ministries; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Wheeler Mission Ministries in Fishers, IN is seeking a Donation Sorter to receive, sort, organize, and inspect donations, providing excellent customer service to donors while showing care and respect for every item.

This part-time role runs 28 hours per week, 9:30am–2:30pm, Monday through Friday, in a warehouse setting. Duties include greeting donors, labeling goods, operating pallet jacks, and supporting the thrift store team as needed.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High school diploma, GED, or HSE; verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with others.
• Technical/Software Knowledge: Ability to learn how to manage time in payroll software.
• Mission Alignment: Belief in the inerrancy of the Holy Bible; adherence to WM Employee Policies; alignment with WM Core Values: Christ‑Centered Purpose, Faithful Stewardship, Excellence, Grace and Truth.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Greet donors for donation drop-off and assist with unloading; provide instructions for tax forms; support donors as needed.
• Sorting and Handling: Inspect, sort, label, and move donations; operate pallet jacks or forklifts to move donations as required.
• Team Collaboration: Work in a team with volunteers and coworkers; maintain a safe, organized warehouse per manager instructions.

Skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Customer Focus

Communicates Effectively

Emotional Intelligence

Patience

Organizing

Time Management

Education

High school diploma / GED / HSE

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Donation Sorter

Position Summary: The Donation Sorter is responsible for receiving, sorting, organizing, and inspecting all donations. They will provide excellent customer service to Wheeler Mission’s donors and show care and respect to all donations received.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Customer Service

• Greet customers for donation drop‑off and assist with the unloading of donations.
• Provide instructions for tax forms.
• Offer assistance to donors as needed.

Sorting and Handling

• Inspect, sort, handle, and label donations for sale at the Thrift Store.
• Operate pallet jacks or forklifts to move donations within the warehouse.

Team Collaboration

• Work effectively in a team environment with coworkers and volunteer groups.
• Maintain a safe and organized warehouse by following instructions from managers and collaborating with team members.

Competencies

• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Customer Focus
• Communicates Effectively
• Emotional Intelligence
• Patience
• Organizing
• Time Management

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High school diploma, GED, or HSE; verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with others.
• Technical/Software Knowledge: Ability to learn how to manage time in payroll software.
• Mission Alignment: Belief in the inerrancy of the Holy Bible; adherence to WM Employee Policies; alignment with WM Core Values: Christ‑Centered Purpose, Faithful Stewardship, Excellence, Grace and Truth.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Stand for long periods, kneel, stoop, twist, and bend frequently, hold and grasp donated objects, perform manual labor indoors and outdoors, lift and move donations up to 20 pounds, work in a warehouse environment that may expose workers to bright lights, extreme temperatures, loud noises, dust, and dirt. Reasonable accommodations are available.

Expected Hours of Work: Part‑time, 28 hours per week, 9:30am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday.

Travel: No travel required.

Other Requirements for Employment

• May be required to perform cashier functions at the Wheeler Mission Thrift Store as needed.
• Knowledge of Conflict of Interest Policy, Confidentiality Policy, and Statement of Faith.
• Post‑offer acceptable background check required for all positions.
• All employees must sign and adhere to WM Drugs and Alcohol policy and remain free from addiction to drugs or alcohol.
• Candidates must submit to and pass a drug and/or alcohol test.

Disclaimer: Wheeler Mission Ministries reserves the right to change, add to, or subtract from the duties described without advance notice. This description does not constitute an employment contract and the employment relationship remains at‑will. The requirements may be reasonably accommodated for qualified individuals with disabilities.