The Salvation Army

ARC Sorter/Processor


Pay$10.00 / hour
LocationErie/Pennsylvania
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 13760

      Overview

      The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers make a difference in people's lives. Through the collection and resale of gently used goods we are able to provide the financial support to assist men and women with a variety of social and spiritual afflictions. The in-residence rehabilitation program focuses on basic necessities with every man or woman being provided a clean and healthy living environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counseling, and spiritual direction. All our effort is focused on developing life skills and a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. More than just a job, each member of the team contributes to recycling goods that literally recycle and repair broken lives.

      The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Sorter/Processor to perform a variety of functions in order to assist in the operation of the sorting room or production area of a Production Store.

      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.

      • Responsible for baling as needed.

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

      • Other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Administrator.

      Sorter

      • 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.

      Hanger/Tagger

      • 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

      Pricer

      • 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.

      Bric a Brac

      • 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.

      Shoes/Accessories

      • Sort and clean all saleable shoes, handbags and accessory donations daily.

      • Ticket all merchandise and assign an individual fair market price for each item.

      • Process to the store a minimum of 25 pieces/sets per hour maintaining all merchandise in the required order and manner.

      • Rag out merchandise in accordance with the Territorial ARC Rag Out Calendar.

      Domestics

      • Sort and measure all saleable linen items daily as required

      • Ticket all merchandise and assign an individual fair market price for each item.

      • Process to the store a minimum of 25 pieces/sets per hour maintaining all merchandise in the required order and manner.

      • Rag out merchandise in accordance with the Territorial ARC Rag Out Calendar.

      Books/Records/Toys

      • Sort and clean all saleable merchandise daily as required.

      • Ticket all merchandise and assign an individual fair market price for each item in accordance with established policies.

      • Place and maintain all merchandise in the required order and manner.

      • Rag out merchandise in accordance with the Territorial Rag Out Calendar.

      Furniture/Electrical

      • Sort, clean and test all electrical and furniture donations as required.

      • Ticket all electrical merchandise using “sold as is” tickets and assign an individual fair market price for each item.

      • Complete furniture tickets and record required information assigning a fair market price for each furniture item.

      • Place and maintain all merchandise in the required order and manner.

      • Mark down furniture items on sales floor in accordance with policy.

      Rag out merchandise in accordance with the Territorial ARC Rag Out Calendar.

      Qualifications

      • Processing experience preferred.
      • Have a working knowledge of clothing quality and price.
      • Ability to stand for long periods.
      • Can lift 50 pounds.

  • About the company

      The Salvation Army is a Protestant church and an international charitable organisation headquartered in London, England.