What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler- Warehouse- Apparel Sorter position at Goodwill of the Finger Lakes?
SUMMARY : The apparel sorter sorts and prepares the donated apparel to be able to sell in the salvage market. The Apparel Processor is responsible for production in the salvage department. This individual will sort, hang, tag, and label products according to standard operating procedures. They will also provide excellent customer service and maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment. This position may also be cross-trained and responsible for additional duties.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Financial – Sustains growth through financial stewardship & fiscal responsibility.Meets minimum daily quota set for assigned department of 12 Gaylords or more and 1,300 pounds or more.Inspects donated merchandise, as required, analyzing quality and determining proper category.Tallies each Gaylord that is processed, then weighs all summer, winter and biggie Gaylords and records onto tally sheets.Responsible for recording ending weights at the end of the day and starting weights in preparation for the next day.Safeguards company property, including donated goods. Reports any incidents of theft or misappropriation or unauthorized possession of company property.Customer & Community – Collaborates with customers to understand and deliver customer’s needs & expectations.May be cross trained to work as a warehouse employee and / or Forklift Operator.Maintains a clean work environment, including restrooms, floors, walls, windows, and parking lots, as directed.Operational Excellence – Implements strategies to maximize resources and infrastructure.Receives and processes clothing pulls from the retail stores, inspecting quality, type of material, size and / or style of clothing, determining if it goes into a summer Gaylord, winter Gaylord or Biggie Gaylord.Non-qualifying items go into a separate Gaylord and are re-routed to the clearance store.Maintains workstation in an organized and safe manner free from food, drink, or other personal items.Responsible for following and ensuring all safety rules are complied with, and appropriate safety equipment is used. Immediately acts and / or reports any unsafe or potential hazards.Team Goodwill – Promotes a culture that embraces growth & development to meet the needs of our team.Models Goodwill Core Values – Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.Performs other related duties, as assigned.Key Values / Enabling Attributes : Trust – Making relationships as important as results; Doing the right thing even when no one is looking; Doing what we say we will do; Having the courage to resolve differences; Respecting the uniqueness of every individual.Collaboration – Engaging in unfiltered conflict around ideas; Apologizing when appropriate; Taking care of each other and the business; Achieving greatness as One Goodwill; Partnering with our communities to serve our customers.Engagement – Valuing attitude and aptitude; Being an ambassador of Goodwill; Going above and beyond; Having fun and celebrating successes; Making life better for those around us.Ownership – Leading by example; Driving operational excellence; Holding one another accountable; Making Goodwill better every day; Taking responsibility to initiate solutions.Innovation – Encouraging continuous learning; Willing to take risks; Transforming from common to exceptional; Promoting breakthrough thinking; Embracing change.ALL OTHER PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED BY SUPERVISORQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate proficiency in meeting competencies required for position; able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills) : High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.Ability to be trained and take direction.Ability to speak and read English proficiently.Must be 18 years of age or older.Must be able to use a calculator to add and subtract numbers.Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicableLANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to speak and read English proficiently. Able to read and write reports, compile data as needed. Communicates effectively with others and provides essential customer service duties either verbally or via computer e-mail.REASONING ABILITY : Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Able to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.WORK ENVIRONMENT : While performing the duties of this job the employee is usually working in a combination of a warehouse and retail store environment. At times this employee may be exposed to the outside environment. The noise in this environment will be moderate to loud. May require travel to other states or Goodwill territories.AVAILABILITY : Must have open / flexible availability and be willing to work evenings & weekends.PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Physical Demands- Apparel ProcessorFrequencyNeverRarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyAlwaysSittingXStandingXWalkingXBending overXCrawlingXReaching OverheadXCrouchingXKneelingXBalancingXLifting and Carrying10 lbs. or lessX11 to 25 lbs.X26 to 50 lbs.X51 to 75 lbs.X76 to 100 lbs.Xover 100 lbs.XPush / Pull Max Force0 to 20 lbs.X21 to 39 lbs.X40 to 59 lbs.X60 to 100 lbs.X
