ARC Sorter/Processor

The Salvation Army USA

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    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. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPhiladelphia, PA

    Description

    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.

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