YOUNGSTOWN AREA GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC.

JOB TITLE: Store Sorter

REPORT TO: Store Manager

Store Sorter will sort donated goods such as clothing, housewares, and electronic items to determine items that are sellable. Employee may also fill in and /or assist the donation attendant during breaks, busy periods, etc.

Employee will make the determination as to whether donated items should go directly to the store for sale or get sent to the plant. Will handle merchandise with care and pay special attention to how items are packaged for shipment to the plant. Employee will identify items that are sellable on our ecommerce platforms.

Employee will work with other store personnel to increase the flow of merchandise to the sales floor. Will also provide feedback, suggestions and ideas for the betterment of the store.

Employee will maintain a clean, safe and organized work area. Will be willing to accept supervision, understand quality standards and be able to inspect own work. Will perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Employee will annually review the Corporate Responsibility Policy to ensure departmental compliance with it and make suggestions for revisions, additions, etc.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE/LICENSE REQUIRED

High school diploma, GED or current high school student.

HOURS WORKED

Part Time, up to 29 hours.

NUMBER OF DAYS WORKED

Sunday through Saturday as scheduled. Ability to work a flexible schedule is a must.

OVERTIME HOURS

Generally overtime hours are not scheduled; however, overtime may be required based on the needs of the company.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

For the purpose of determining the frequency of an activity, please refer to the following table:

Never: 0% (Min. to 6 Min.)

Occasionally: 1-33% (6 Min. to 2 Hrs. 45 Min.)

Frequently: 34-66% (2 Hours 45 Min. to 5 Hrs. 30 Min.)

Continuously: 67-1005 (5 Hrs. 30 Min. to 8 Hrs.)

STANDING Frequently (34-66%)

Surface: Cement, tile, carpet

Activity: All aspects of job

WALKING Frequently (34-66%)

Surface: Cement, tile, carpet

Activity: All aspects of job

SITTING Occasionally (1-33%)

Activity: Completing paperwork, breaks, etc.

CLIMBING Occasionally (1-33%)

Activity: Climbing lift gate of truck, 4 feet

BENDING Occasionally (1-33%)

Activity: Keeping surroundings clean, general duties, etc.

STOOPING/KNEELING Occasionally (1-33%)

Activity: Keeping surroundings clean, general duties, etc.

REACHING OVERHEAD OR AT SHOULDER LEVEL Frequently (34-66%)

Activity: All aspects of job

TWIST AND TURN Frequently (34-66%)

Activity: All aspects of job

LIFTING Frequently (34-66%)

Activity: Most aspects of job; up to 50 lbs, up to 100 lbs. with help

CARRYING Frequently (34-66%)

Activity: All aspects of job; under 10 lbs. Occasionally up to 50 lbs.

PUSH/PULL Occasionally (1-33%)

Activity: Pushing and pulling buggies; up to 1,000 lbs.

COORDINATION Eye, Hand, Foot – Continuously (67-100%)

Activity: All aspects of job

TALKING/HEARING/SEEING Talking/Hearing – Frequently (34-66%)

Seeing – Continuously (67-100%)

Activity: Seeing is required for all aspects of job. Talking and hearing are preferred, but not required.

MACHINES/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT/WORK AIDS Frequently (34-66%)

Activity: Using tally counter, receipt book, pallet jack, gaylords, buggies, and lift gate on truck. May be trained to use a tow motor.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Indoors 60% Outdoors 40%

Occasional moving trucks and using lift gate on truck.

Right

Left

Both

Frequency

Major Hand

X

Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation

X

X

Occasionally (1-33%)

Gross Manipulation

X

Frequently (34-66%)

Simple Grasping

X

X

Frequently (34-66%)

Power Grip

X

Occasionally (1-33%)

Hand Twisting

X

X

Frequently (34-66%)

Fingering

X

X

Frequently (34-66%)

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug misuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries employees and to the security of the company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and misuse in the workplace.

NOTE: This comprehensive job description is subject to supplementation or modification if the actual job functions change.

Reasonable accommodation will be considered in determining whether an applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job and its underlying physical demands.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Race, Color, Religion, Age, Sex, National Origin, Disability Status, Genetics, Protected Veteran Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Or Expression, Or Any Other Characteristic Protected By Federal, State Or Local Laws.