Sorter/Processor

The Salvation Army•Saugus, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position will support the work therapy program component of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers by providing beneficiaries an example of professional conduct, work habits, and supervision (as directed by Supervisor).

Requirements

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must be able to push/pull using machinery.
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.
Have a working knowledge of clothing quality and price.

Responsibilities

Assist as required with sorting room operation.
Cross train in all sorting room functions under the guidance of the Sorting Room Supervisor.
Assist in cleaning and general maintenance of sorting room area.
Maintain a clean and clutter free work area.
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.
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 proper hanger.
Ensure that tag is properly placed on garment according to Salvation Army policy.
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 price of garment.
Sort and clean all saleable 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.
Sort and clean all saleable shoes, handbags, and accessory donations daily.
Process to the store a minimum of 25 pieces/sets per hour maintaining all merchandise in the required order and manner.
Sort and measure all saleable linen items daily as required.
Sort and clean all saleable merchandise daily as required.
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.