Sorter/Processor

The Salvation Army; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Worcester, Massachusetts, is seeking a Sorter/Processor to assist in the sorting room operations. Responsibilities include processing and sorting donations, maintaining a clean work area, and meeting specific garment delivery quotas. Candidates should have knowledge of clothing quality and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This position supports the work therapy program and requires excellent professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in sorting and handling clothing items.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the working area.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sorting operations and maintenance of the sorting room.
• Process and sort donations efficiently.
• Ensure quality and pricing standards are met.

Skills

Knowledge of clothing quality and pricing

Job description

Overview

Title: Sorter/Processor

Reports To: Sorting Room Supervisor

Status: Hourly

Function: The Sorter/Processor will perform a variety of functions in order to assist in the operation of the sorting room or production area of a Production Store.

Duties and Responsibilities

General

• Assist as required with sorting the room operation.
• Cross-train in all sorting room functions under the guidance of the Sorting Room Supervisor.
• Assist in cleaning and general maintenance of the sorting room area.
• Maintain a clean and clutter free work area.
• This position will support the work therapy program component of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers by providing beneficiaries with an example of professional conduct, work habits, and supervision (as directed by the Supervisor).
• Other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or Administrator.

Sorter

• 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.

Hanger/Tagger

• 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 the proper hanger.
• Ensure that the tag is properly placed on the garment according to Salvation Army policy.

Pricer

• Process and price all sorted merchandise.
• Deliver a minimum of 225 priced garments per hour.
• Ensure that quality, name brand, condition, etc., are considered to determine the price of the garment.

Bric a Brac

• Sort and clean all salable miscellaneous merchandise donations daily.
• Ticket all merchandise and assign an individual fair market price for each item.
• Place and maintain all merchandise in the required order and manner.
• Rag out merchandise in accordance with the Territorial ARC Rag Out Calendar.

Shoes/Accessories

• Sort and clean all salable shoes, handbags, and accessory donations daily.
• Ticket all merchandise and assign an individual fair market price for each item.
• Process a minimum of 25 pieces/sets per hour, maintaining all merchandise in the required order and manner.
• Rag out merchandise in accordance with the Territorial ARC Rag Out Calendar.

Domestics

• Sort and measure all salable linen items daily as required.
• Ticket all merchandise and assign an individual fair market price for each item.
• Process a minimum of 25 pieces/sets per hour, maintaining all merchandise in the required order and manner.
• Rag out merchandise in accordance with the Territorial ARC Rag Out Calendar.

Books/Records/Toys

• Sort and clean all salable merchandise daily as required.
• Ticket all merchandise and assign an individual fair market price for each item in accordance with established policies.
• Place and maintain all merchandise in the required order and manner.
• Rag out merchandise in accordance with the Territorial Rag Out Calendar.

Qualifications

• Have a working knowledge of clothing quality and price.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: None
• Lifting: Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Push/Pull Using Machinery: Yes
• Standing: over 2/3 of the time
• Walking: Over 2/3 of the time
• Reaching: Over 2/3 of the time
• Climbing: Under 1/3 of the time
• Stooping: Under 1/3 of the time

Statement of Confidentiality

The Sorter/Processor occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of the Adult Rehabilitation Centers in all job-related matters.

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 of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Employment at Will

Employees of The Salvation Army are considered employees at will. This means that the employment arrangement between the employee and The Salvation Army may be terminated by the employee or by The Salvation Army at any time, with or without cause. No Salvation Army representative may change the at-will employment relationship through oral or written promises.