Warehouse Worker-NE_Administration-101

THE SALVATION ARMY JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

Receives, sorts, prices and prepares donated items for display in the store; determines suitability and pricing of items based on established standards; assists in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the warehouse area. 

Essential Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position.  The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Warehouse Work (95%)

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.

Customer Relations (5%)

May assist in answering the telephone; provides general information and records messages.

May assist in preparing receipts for donations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Materials and Equipment

Hand Truck           Ticket-Gun            Clothes Racks & Hangers                  Cleaning Products                      

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to communicate the English language.

Ability to sort items in accordance with established categories.

Ability to determine the condition of items in accordance with established standards.

Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience

No formal education or experience required.

Certifications/Licenses

None

Physical Requirements

Physical ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull objects

Moderate mobility:  duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.  Distance of travel is usually within the same building.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a warehouse environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Statement of Purpose

This document provides descriptive information about the above Salvation Army position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. The Salvation Army reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Your signature below indicates that you have read and understand the job description and agree to perform the duties as assigned. 

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