Sorting Room Supervisor

The Salvation Army Syracuse ARC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Syracuse ARC is seeking a Sorting Room Supervisor to oversee garment sorting, tagging, pricing, and daily production goals. You will train staff, enforce safety and quality standards, and maintain accurate records of attendance, schedules, and output.

This role requires a high school diploma and supervisory or warehouse experience. You will support the work therapy program by modeling professional conduct and cooperating with administrators and ARC counselors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Supervisory and warehouse experience preferred.
• Practical knowledge of processing and identifying clothing quality and price.
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employees, train and cross-train staff.
• Sort, tag, and price merchandise per policy.
• Maintain records: attendance, schedules, production output.
• Evaluate performance and provide training or warnings.
• Ensure safe, clean work areas and equipment use.
• Manage inventory of supplies and security of valuables.
• Support work therapy program and model professional conduct.
• Complete beneficiary evaluations monthly.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Warehouse experience

Clothing quality awareness

Leadership and motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Efficiently utilize employees under your supervision. Train and cross train all personnel to prepare them for any task assigned.
2. Ensure that all merchandise is sorted, tagged, and priced according to policy. (tag fixed to top left-hand corner of garment; color coded tags are correct for the given week and dated accordingly, etc.).
3. Responsible for quality control and to ensure production of a minimum of ________ garments every day.
4. Maintain records – attendance, work schedules, production output, storage, quality, etc.
5. Conduct regular evaluations of employees, identifying performance strengths and areas of development. Recommend training as necessary. Prepare written warnings as needed.
6. Responsible for the care and proper use of equipment assigned to your area and to ensure a clean and safe work environment; processing area, storage area, and break area (if applicable). Create and post a clean-up schedule, dividing duties equally among personnel. Report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
7. Maintain inventory of necessary supplies (tags, staples, stapling machines, pliers, pricing guns, etc.), keeping in mind some of these supplies take days or weeks to receive.
8. Responsible for the collection and security of all jewelry, antiques, collectibles, and other items of value that are processed through the sorting operation. No merchandise is to be taken, given or loaned, except by the Administrator, to any employee or beneficiary.
9. 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 and work habits.
10. Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Administrator.
11. When providing work therapy supervision, evaluations for each beneficiary need to be completed and turned into the Administrator(s) and ARC Counselors monthly for placement in the beneficiary's file.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Supervisory and warehouse experience preferred.
3. Practical knowledge of processing and identifying clothing quality and price.
4. Ability to lead, manage and motivate others.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting Under 1/3 of the time.
• 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 Sorting Room Supervisor 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.