Donation Sorting & Processing Specialist

The Salvation Army; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Portland, ME is hiring a Sorter/Processor to support our donation processing and inventory operations. You will sort, tag, price, and organize merchandise to prepare for sale, while upholding quality standards and safety.

This role requires the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment supporting our work therapy program and community services.

Qualifications

• Processing experience preferred.
• Have a working knowledge of clothing quality and price.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Can lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Process and sort donations by inspecting and separating saleable from unsaleable items.
• Deliver a minimum of 300 store quality garments per hour.
• Categorize and box seasonal clothing, bric, and shoes.
• Process, hang, and tag all sorted merchandise.
• Deliver a minimum of 225 hung garments per hour.
• Ensure clothes are hung according to policy and on proper hanger.
• Ensure that tag is properly placed on garment according to Salvation Army policy.
• Process and price all sorted merchandise.
• Deliver a minimum of 225 priced garments per hour.
• Sort and clean all saleable miscellaneous merchandise donations daily.

Skills

Processing experience

Clothing quality/price knowledge

Stand for long periods

Lift 50 pounds

Job description

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Portland, ME is hiring a Sorter/Processor to support our donation processing and inventory operations. You will sort, tag, price, and organize merchandise to prepare for sale, while upholding quality standards and safety.

This role requires the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment supporting our work therapy program and community services.