Merchandise Processor

Red White & Blue Thrift; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Red White & Blue Thrift in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Sorter to help efficiently process incoming donations and categorize items into clothing, textiles, accessories, household goods, and electronics. You will ensure items meet quality standards and are ready for further processing or distribution within the store.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sorting, warehouse, or retail environment preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Sort and categorize donated items according to established guidelines and categories.
• Inspect items for quality, cleanliness, and suitability for sale.
• Ensure items are properly prepared and distributed to appropriate departments or processing areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in sorting areas and workstations.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve production targets and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Assist in other tasks within the sorting and processing areas as needed.
• Contribute to a positive work environment through teamwork and effective communication.

Skills

Sorting experience

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Pay Range: $14.00 to $16.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and designing employee experiences that contribute to your growth as much as you do to ours. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment that is welcoming, respectful, and supportive of all individuals. We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that they have equal access to employment opportunities.

Resumen del puesto

Como clasificador de RWB Thrift, desempeña un papel crucial en la clasificación y categorización inicial de los artículos donados. Entre sus responsabilidades se incluye procesar de manera eficaz las donaciones entrantes y clasificar artículos en categorías designadas como ropa, telas, accesorios, artículos domésticos y electrónicos. Se asegurará de que los artículos cumplan con los estándares de calidad y estén preparados para su posterior procesamiento o distribución a varios departamentos dentro de la tienda de segunda mano. Su atención al detalle, su capacidad para trabajar de manera eficaz en un entorno de equipo y su compromiso para mantener los estándares de calidad contribuyen directamente a la eficiencia operativa y la satisfacción del cliente en RWB Thrift.

• Clasificar y categorizar los artículos donados de acuerdo con las pautas y categorías establecidas
• Inspeccionar la calidad, limpieza y aptitud de los artículos para la venta
• Asegurarse de que los artículos se preparen y distribuyan adecuadamente a los departamentos o áreas de procesamiento correspondientes
• Mantener la limpieza y la organización en las áreas de clasificación y estaciones de trabajo
• Colaborar con los miembros del equipo para lograr los objetivos de producción y mantener la eficiencia del flujo de trabajo
• Seguir protocolos y pautas de seguridad para garantizar la seguridad del entorno de trabajo
• Ayudar en otras tareas dentro de las áreas de clasificación y procesamiento según sea necesario
• Contribuir a un entorno de trabajo positivo a través del trabajo en equipo y la comunicación eficaz

Pay Range: $14.00 to $16.00 per hour

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Job Summary

As a Sorter at RWB Thrift, you play a crucial role in the initial sorting and categorization of donated items. Your responsibilities include efficiently processing incoming donations, sorting items into designated categories such as clothing, textiles, accessories, household goods, and electronics. You will ensure that items meet quality standards and are prepared for further processing or distribution to various departments within the thrift store. Your attention to detail, ability to work efficiently in a team environment, and commitment to maintaining quality standards contribute directly to the operational efficiency and customer satisfaction at RWB Thrift.

Key Responsibilities

• Sort and categorize donated items according to established guidelines and categories
• Inspect items for quality, cleanliness, and suitability for sale
• Ensure items are properly prepared and distributed to appropriate departments or processing areas
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in sorting areas and workstations
• Collaborate with team members to achieve production targets and maintain workflow efficiency
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment
• Assist in other tasks within the sorting and processing areas as needed
• Contribute to a positive work environment through teamwork and effective communication

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sorting, warehouse, or retail environment preferred
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively

Physical Requirements

• Ability to Safely Perform Job Functions: Capable of safely and effectively performing essential job functions in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting both qualitative and quantitative productivity requirements.
• Physical Strength: Must have the ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 70 lbs, frequently exert up to 25 lbs. of force, and constantly apply negligible force when handling objects.
• Endurance: Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Manual Dexterity: Proficient in performing repetitive motions such as extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction and working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
• Fine Motor Skills: Skilled in tasks involving seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands.
• Balance and Agility: Capable of maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces, as well as maintaining balance when performing agile tasks.
• Visual Acuity: Possesses clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.

Work Environment

• Atmosphere: The work environment is dynamic and characterized by a consistently busy atmosphere. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and busy environment is essential for this role.
• Noise Level: The work environment is noisy due to the bustling activity on the sales floor and the production area. Due to the nature of our operations, the ability to