Sorter - Sidney

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley•Sidney, OH

About The Position

The Sorter performs retail sales functions, accepts merchandise donations, and selects and prices donated goods and textiles for resale in retail stores according to the Retail Procedures Manual. The role provides customer service, processes sales, prepares and stocks merchandise, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and orderly store and donation area. The employee follows Goodwill quality-control standards, agency policies, procedures, dress code, and safety requirements, and maintains an enthusiastic, helpful, and professional attitude. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to provide customer service and maintain a friendly, cheerful, professional disposition.
Ability to perform housekeeping duties, including work outside in the elements.
Ability to safely and efficiently perform shipping and receiving duties, including loading and unloading trailers.
Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
Ability to accept and load donations, sort and pack goods, and maintain donation records and reports.
High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Retail sales experience involving cashiering, customer service, and shipping/receiving preferred, but not required.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a box truck is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide friendly, professional customer service, including greeting customers, handling telephone interactions, and selling merchandise.
Operate the cash register accurately and efficiently, including processing correct change, receipts, checks, charges, and discounts.
Receive and handle donated goods from donors, including accepting and loading clothing, furniture, appliances, and household goods.
Load and sort materials on trailers according to instructions and perform shipping and receiving duties, including safely unloading and loading trailers, potentially using powered equipment.
Inspect textiles, furniture, appliances, household wares, novelty items, books, toys, decorations, and sporting goods to determine whether they are saleable.
Sort and hang garments, place them on appropriate racks, keep the pulling system current, stock shelves, and maintain displays.
Meet Goodwill quality-control standards for textiles, miscellaneous goods, and furniture.
Test electrical appliances to determine whether they operate safely.
Complete assigned reports accurately, including donation counts, readings, daily business statements, deposits, and cash drawer records.
Price merchandise according to prescribed criteria and prepare textiles and goods for resale.
Disinfect upholstered materials using Steri-Fab.
Maintain premises in compliance with agency housekeeping and safety practices, including vacuuming and cleaning restrooms; some duties may take place outdoors.
Perform sorting and packing tasks to secure donations and maintain donation records and reports.
Follow the Goodwill dress code and present a professional image and attitude.
Comply with agency policies, procedures, and safety standards and maintain work areas to meet CARF, Department of Labor, and other regulatory standards.
Work as a team member and independently, embrace continuous improvement, and offer suggestions and make decisions that can positively affect the store and business.
Perform additional duties as assigned by a manager, assistant, or supervisor and maintain a helpful, enthusiastic attitude.
Work a flexible schedule to meet store needs.