What are the responsibilities and job description for the Processing Sorter - Phenix City position at America's Thrift Stores?
Position Title: Processing Team Member (Sorter)
Reports To: Processing Supervisor
Department: Processing
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Position Purpose and Objectives
Are you ready to contribute to a mission-driven organization? We are looking for detail-oriented team members to join our sorting operations. As a Sorter, you will be critical in ensuring items meet quality standards by efficiently sorting and categorizing products as they through processing to preparation for the retail floor.
Roles and Responsibilities
Transferring bags and boxes from the cart to the table
Sort soft goods (e.g., clothing, bedding) and hard goods (e.g., toys, household items) into designated bins.
Quickly identify and separate sellable, unsellable items, and items for recycling, including those with bodily fluids or excessive wear within a time standard.
Place sorted items in proper areas, ensuring efficient workflow.
Collaborate with other team members to maintain smooth transitions between workstations.
Participate in team training to stay updated on quality standards and seasonal guidelines.
Be flexible to assist with other tasks or workstations as needed.
Rotate positions regularly to prevent repetitive motion injuries.
Uphold the organization’s commitment to safety and quality in all tasks
Skills and Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Consistent and Reliable.
Strong attention to detail to identify quality issues quickly.
The ability to work efficiently to meet production targets
Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.
Familiarity with the handling and categorization of a variety of items, including clothing, toys, and household items.
Operate in a fast-paced environment that requires standing, bending, and lifting throughout the shift.
Handle merchandise bags weighing up to 50 pounds.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
Ability to stand, walk, and meet other job-related demands for extended periods.
Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided.
Competencies
Never- 0%, Occasionally- 1-33%, Frequently- 34-66%, Continuously- 67-100%
Physical Demands:
Frequently - Carrying up to 50 lbs., pushing and pulling up to 25 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing up to 14-foot height, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, handling and smelling.
Frequently - Walking on tile/concrete, bending, feeling, and reaching waist/overhead level.
Continuously - Standing on tile/concrete, talking, seeing, and hearing.
Other:
Mostly regular and weekend hours, occasionally working evenings and holiday hours as needed.
Working environment includes inside of building withsemi- controlled temperatures and outside conditions with varying weather and temperatures.
Other duties as assigned: Please note that this job description may not cover every duty or responsibility that might arise in the course of employment. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned, which may not be explicitly stated in this document. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The duties and responsibilities outlined here are intended to provide an overview of the primary functions of the role, but they may change as the needs of the organization evolve.
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