Angel Tree Sorter

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Angel Tree Sorter prepares toys for distribution through the Salvation Army’s “Toyland” Program, which gives low-income parents an opportunity to shop for toys for their children. This is a temporary Christmas position, generally lasting up to 90 days. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; however, work hours may vary and are not guaranteed. Compensation is $15.00 per hour. Christmas positions are not entitled to benefits.

The role requires reliable, punctual attendance and the ability to remain at work until the end of each assigned shift. Employees must pass applicable background checks. The Salvation Army’s work sites are drug- and alcohol-free workplaces. The position includes physical handling and sorting of toy donations in a work area where occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles may occur.

Requirements

• Pass all applicable background checks.
• Be responsible and reliable, arrive at work on time, and stay until the end of each shift.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds, including using American money and measurements of weight, volume, and distance.
• Ability to use common sense to follow detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, handling objects, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare toys for distribution through the “Toyland” Program.
• Unload bags of toys from vans and bring them to the sorting area.
• Record the number and approximate value of toys received from each business, school, mall, or other site on provided inventory forms.
• Sort toys by age and gender.
• Place toys in boxes and label the boxes for delivery to the distribution area.
• Keep work areas clean and neat.
• Complete time sheets accurately and on time.
• Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED