What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sorting Room Supervisor position at The Salvation Army Portland ARC?
Overview:
The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers make a difference in people's lives. Through the collection and resale of gently used goods, we are able to provide financial support to assist men and women with a variety of social and spiritual afflictions. The in-residence rehabilitation program focuses on basic necessities with every man or woman being provided a clean and healthy living environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counseling, and spiritual direction. All our effort is focused on developing life skills and a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. More than just a job, each member of the team contributes to recycling goods that literally recycle and repair broken lives.
The Salvation Army ARC is seeking a Sorting Room Supervisor to coordinate the efficient operation of the sorting room.
Duties:
- Efficiently utilize employees under your supervision.
- Train and cross-train all personnel to prepare them for any task assigned.
- Ensure that all merchandise is sorted, tagged, and priced according to policy.
- (Tag fixed to the top left-hand corner of the garment; color-coded tags are correct for the given week and dated accordingly, etc.)
- Responsible for quality control and ensuring the production of a minimum of garments every day.
- Maintain records – attendance, work schedules, production output, storage, quality, etc.
- Conduct regular evaluations of Sorting Room personnel, identifying performance strengths and areas for improvement.
- Recommend training as necessary.
- Responsible for the care and proper use of equipment assigned to your area and to ensure a clean and safe work environment; processing area, storage area, and break area (if applicable).
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Create and post a clean-up schedule, dividing duties equally among personnel.
Report unsafe conditions to the supervisor. - Maintain inventory of necessary supplies (tags, staples, stapling machines, pliers, pricing guns, etc.), keeping in mind some of these supplies take days or weeks to receive.
- Responsible for the collection and security of all jewelry, antiques, collectibles and other items of value that are processed through the sorting operation.
- No merchandise is to be taken, given or loaned, except by the Administrator, to any employee or beneficiary.
- Efficiently utilize beneficiaries assigned to the work therapy in the sorting room.
- Train and cross-train beneficiaries to be prepared for any task assigned.
- Maintain attendance records for beneficiaries.
This position will support the work therapy program component of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers by providing to beneficiaries; an example of professional conduct, work habits, and supervision (as directed by Supervisor). Other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or Administrator.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Supervisory and warehouse experience preferred.
- Practical knowledge of processing and identifying clothing quality and price.
- Ability to lead, manage and motivate others.
