Sorter​/Processor

Title: Sorter/Processor

Reports To: Sorting Room Supervisor or Warehouse Coordinator (in Production Store)

Status: Non-exempt

Function: The Sorter/Processor will perform a variety of functions in order to assist in the operation of the sorting room or production area of a Production Store.

• 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.
• This position will support the work therapy program component of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers by providing beneficiaries an example of professional conduct, work habits, and supervision (as directed by Supervisor).
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Administrator.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Have a working knowledge of clothing quality and price.

• Sitting: None.
• Lifting: Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Push/Pull Using Machinery: Yes.
• Standing: Over 2/3 of the time.
• Walking: Over 2/3 of the time.
• Reaching: Over 2/3 of the time.
• Climbing: Under 1/3 of the time.
• Stooping: Under 1/3 of the time.

The Sorter/Processor occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of the Adult Rehabilitation Centers in all job-related matters.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Employees of The Salvation Army are considered employees s means that the employment arrangement between the employee and The Salvation Army may be terminated by the employee or by The Salvation Army at any time with or without cause. No Salvation Army representative may change the at will employment relationship through oral or written promises.