Sorting Room Worker

Job Details: Job Location: TX-Odessa TS - Odessa, TX, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: $12.69, Job Category: Store, Schedule/Hours: Varies- Part -Time

This position is responsible for: 

.Supervisory Responsibilities (15%)

Serves as the lead worker to all sorting room workers and community service workers; trains and instructs employees in the proper methods and procedures; answers any questions they may have; informs supervisor of any issues that arise; fills in during any vacancies.

Sorting Room Responsibilities (50%)

Receives, inspects and sorts donated items such as clothes, shoes, household items, bric-a-brack, etc. according to the category and condition; selects items suitable for store display and distributes same to appropriate area for further sorting and/or pricing; discards items in accordance with established procedures.
Tags items with specially coded tickets and/or prices in accordance with established procedures; hangs clothes on hangers and places same on clothes racks.
Packs items in boxes and marks boxes accordingly; assists in transporting boxes to appropriate storage area; lifts and carries items to the appropriate destination for further processing, storage or displaying in store.
Prepares non-suitable clothes for the bailer.

Sorting Room Orderliness and Cleanliness Responsibilities (35%)

Maintains warehouse area in a neat and orderly manner; cleans floors, tables and work areas.
Places and arranges items in the store as directed; checks all store displays to ensure that items are maintained and displayed in a neat and orderly manner; rotates and/or rearranges stock as directed.
Cleans all display racks and shelves; sweeps and mops floors; cleans windows and mirrors; ensures that the store is maintained in a clean and inviting manner.

Other Responsibilities:

Inspects donated items to ensure they can be used according to established policies and procedures.
Acts as backup to Truck Driver during any absences or vacancies.
Answers the phone to assist customers by providing general information regarding store policies and the like as needed.
Assists customers in carrying purchased/donated items in/out of the store.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Materials and Equipment:

Hand Truck General Office Equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the assigned geographical area.
Ability to organize pick-up tickets and to schedule route in a manner that saves time and gasoline consumption.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers.
Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.
Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.

Qualifications: Education and Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D.,
And
One year experience working in a warehouse,
Or
any equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certifications:

Valid State Driver’s License

Physical Requirements:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to read and follow a map and/or hand-written directions.
Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
Ability to drive a box truck safely and in compliance with laws, policies, and regulations.
Duties are usually performed standing. Standing may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting.
Moderate physical effort required associated with sitting, walking, standing, lifting, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, and carrying light to heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).

Working Conditions:

Work is usually performed in a normal warehouse environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changed in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like, except for driving conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled