What are the responsibilities and job description for the Donation Processor position at LifePath Thrift Stores?
SUMMARY
To process donations from donors to retail. This includes, but not limited to, accepting, sorting and pricing donated items. This includes but is not limited to compliance with company policies and standards, procedures, and the LifePath Thrift Stores’ Mission Statement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
1. Is able to daily perform any of the required job duties within the processing team. This includes all requirements related to accepting donations, presorting and pricing merchandise.
2. As needed, welcome donors in a timely manner in a way that they feel confident that LifePath Thrift Stores appreciates them and understands their value.
3. As needed, handle the receiving and donation process with the utmost respect and care including, greeting the donor, assisting in unloading donations, telling the LifePath Thrift Stores story, repeating details back to donors, and issuing a receipt.
4. Help maintain clean and well-organized reception, presort, and processing areas.
5. Maintain a clean and well organized personal processing station.
6. Adhere to, daily, all employee policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Policy and Procedures manual and the LifePath Thrift Stores’ Mission Statement.
7. Ability to recognize quality merchandise and effectively seek guidance on pricing from the Processing Manager.
8. Work with and effectively communicate with the Processing Manager, other processing employees, and donors on a daily basis.
9. Daily serve with fellow employees so that there is a healthy and productive work environment.
10. Adhere to daily and weekly production goals.
11. Ability to produce quick and accurate work in a face-paced environment.
12. Understand and comply with policies and procedures related to donated items, including prohibited items and pricing guides.
13. Effectively use the donation receiving script to communicate appreciation, the LifePath Story, and Corner of Your Field to donors.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1.Must be a people person with a pleasant and willing attitude and have a servant’s heart.
2. Must have a friendly, smiling demeanor.
3. Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) with an excellent command of the English language.
4. Ability to write in legible clear handwriting.
5. Excellent organizational skills.
6. Must have a commitment to LifePath Thrift Stores’ mission and mission statement.
PLANNING/ORGANIZATION
1. Must be detail-oriented and have solid organizational skills.
2. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
3. Must be a problem solver and be able to work with a minimum of supervision and take initiative.
4. Excellent time management skills.
5. Must possess a demonstrable level of skill and proficiency in planning so to meet established goals.
6. Computer skills to include general typing skills.
7. Ability to access web sites to help evaluate the value of donated items.
8. Ability to read and define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
9. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED required.
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Stand – up to 100% of a standard work day.
Walk – up to 75% of a standard work day.
Sit – less than 10% of a standard work day. Use hands to perform required duties – up to 100% of a standard work day.
Lifting and Bending – up to 75% of a standard work day.
Talk or hear – As needed throughout a standard work day.
Moderate physical activity. Depending on location, this position may require frequent strenuous activity. Able to lift at least 50 pounds. Use hands to lift, sort, clean, organize throughout a standard work day. Depending on location, this position may work in a warehouse setting with some outdoor exposure throughout the workday.
VISION REQUIREMENTS
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less). Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more). Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors). Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point). Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships). Ability to adjust focus (adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS
Part-time to full time, Monday through Saturday, up to a maximum of 40 hours per week. Attendance at specific meetings, off-site events or training, as required.
* Please complete and application by going to https://lifepathyork.wufoo.com/forms/zjppy0s0nk5v2c/
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Shift:
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Ability to Commute:
- York, PA 17402 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- York, PA 17402: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12