Sorter

Womens Center Of East Texas; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Womens Center Of East Texas in Marshall, TX, is seeking a part-time sorter to support donation processing and donor reception. The role involves sorting textiles and soft goods, assisting arriving donors, and maintaining donation records in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

The position requires punctuality, professionalism, and teamwork. Duties include organizing salvaged items, ensuring safe storage, and supporting daily operations within the center’s guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be punctual and have dependable attendance.
• Exhibit professionalism while maintaining a friendly and cooperative attitude towards customers, donors, and colleagues.
• Ability to multitask, make quick decisions, and work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Sort through bags of donated textiles, purses, belts, and other soft goods; place quality items in the designated barrel or tub.
• Assist donors as they arrive and maintain accurate records of donations.
• Box good quality textiles for storage and follow storage policy.
• Maintain clean work areas and report security concerns to management.

Skills

Punctuality

Teamwork

Multitasking

Customer service

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: HC M - Marshall, TX 75670

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $12.00 - $14.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Position Summary and Primary Duties

The sorter produces quality items and soft goods for pricing. Additionally, they assist donors upon arrival.

Essential Duties

• Must be punctual and have dependable attendance.
• Exhibit professionalism while maintaining a friendly and cooperative attitude towards customers, donors, and colleagues.
• Ability to multitask, make quick decisions, and work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Be aware that raw bagged donations are not limited to soft goods.
• Sort through bags of donated textiles, purses, belts, and other soft goods. Place quality items in the designated barrel or tub.
• Collect the salvage items and place them into bags. Then, transport the bags to the designated salvage container or area.
• Box good quality textiles for storage using the current storage policy
• Assist donors as they arrive.
• Maintain accurate records of donations and issue completed donation receipts to all donors.
• Take trash out to the correct container when needed.
• Work must be conducted safely; maintain good housekeeping standards. Keep your work area well-maintained and clean. Ensure all aisles and pathways to fire extinguishers and exits are clear of clutter.
• Please report any security and loss prevention concerns to your manager.
• Always follow all policies and procedures.
• All other duties as instructed by the Manager.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

With reasonable accommodation, you must have the ability to:

• Respond to telephones, written correspondence, and other auditory and visual stimulation.
• Remain calm under stress and have the emotional and physical stamina to deal with a variety of stressful situations.
• Frequently sit, stand, bend, kneel, and walk.
• Frequently lift and carry items up to 40 pounds.
• Occasionally climb stairs or inclined surfaces.
• Occasionally work outside during night hours and/or inclement weather.

Adherence to the Philosophy of Women's Center of East Texas

• Employees must demonstrate knowledge of and performance in accordance with the philosophy of compassion, caring, and respect for the welfare and dignity of others, including clients of the agency, as well as staff and volunteers.
• Must display a non-judgmental acceptance of all clients/volunteers/staff/co-workers.
• Establish and maintain good rapport in working relationships.
• Display an appropriate and consistently positive attitude.
• Remain composed during stressful situations.
• Always employ strategies of problem-solving utilizing smart, efficient solutions and identifying new and improved ways of delivering the highest quality services to agency clients.
• Ask for help when you need it.
• Maintain client and agency confidentiality at all times.

The above job description reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered a complete listing of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Members of leadership may modify, add, or eliminate jobs at any time based on the needs of the organization.

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