ARC Assistant Sorting Room Supervisor (Bric)

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • West Nyack, NY

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About The Position

The Assistant Sorting Room Supervisor works under the direction of, and as backup to, the Sorting Room Supervisor to coordinate the efficient operation of the sorting room. The role supports The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers, which collect and resell gently used goods to fund rehabilitation programs. It also supports the work therapy program by providing beneficiaries with an example of professional conduct and work habits, and supervision as directed by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred; equivalent qualification or warehouse experience.
• Practical knowledge of processing and identifying clothing quality and price.
• Excellent communication, training, and supervisory skills.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sorting Room Supervisor in efficiently utilizing employees under supervision, and train and cross-train personnel to prepare them for assigned tasks.
• Help ensure bric merchandise and clothing are sorted, tagged, and priced according to policy.
• Coordinate with the Store Supervisor on quality control and help ensure the required daily garment production output.
• Maintain records such as attendance, work schedules, production output, storage, and quality.
• Care for and properly use equipment assigned to the area, and maintain a clean and safe processing, storage, and break area where applicable.
• Create and post a cleanup schedule that divides duties equally among personnel, and report unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
• Maintain inventory of necessary supplies, including tags, staples, stapling machines, pliers, and pricing guns.
• Collect and secure jewelry, antiques, collectibles, and other items of value processed through the sorting operation.
• Ensure merchandise is not taken, given, or loaned to employees or beneficiaries, except by the Administrator.
• Efficiently utilize beneficiaries assigned to work therapy in the sorting room, and train and cross-train them for assigned tasks.
• Maintain attendance records for beneficiaries.
• Support the work therapy program by providing beneficiaries with an example of professional conduct and work habits, and supervision as directed by the Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or Administrator.

What This Job Offers

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