Sorting Room Worker & Relief Store Clerk (5727)

SALVATION ARMY • Wellsburg, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This part-time position, working up to 28 hours weekly, is responsible for receiving, sorting, and preparing donated items for display in the store. The role involves determining the suitability of items based on established standards and assisting in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the warehouse area. The employee will also assume the responsibilities of a Store Clerk as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to operate a cash register.
• Ability to perform routine mathematical computations and count change.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Physical ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull light objects (less than 25 lbs.).
• Moderate mobility: duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience working in a retail store preferred OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepares non-suitable clothes for the bailer.
• Lifts and carries items to the appropriate destination for further processing, storage or displaying in store.
• Maintains warehouse area in a neat and orderly manner; cleans floors, tables, and work areas.
• Assumes responsibilities of Store Clerk as needed.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan Available
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

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