Experience Inc. Jobs

Description

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary

Function of the position: keep warehouse area in good order. Maintain a daily schedule of assignments. The warehouse sorter must assume total responsibility for all functions of the area and items assigned. Education and work experience: one year experience in similar job

Essential Functions

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Plan daily sorting based on material supplied. Sort books, shoes, clothing and Bric-a-Brac

• Daily price, tag, handbooks, shoes clothing and bric-a-brac

• Train volunteers assigned to the warehouse ensuring procedure compliance

• Bag and/or box items as instructed to prepare for delivery to stores

• Ensure the area and equipment is safe and secure

• Secure the “in-kind” donations at the end of each day

• Immediately report any problems to supervisor

• Make recommendations to supervisor regarding needed changes, modifications, repairs to working area

• Probably report to immediate supervisor all accidents involving personal injury or property damage

• Observe all safety rules and regulations

• Keep area clean and free of fire hazards

• Lock doors and windows daily

• Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment and advise supervisor when purchases of same are needed

• Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis

• grab, push, pull object such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Perform all other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend squat climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to be able to lift up to 50lbs. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as file cabinet drawers and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and relate positively and energetically with staff and volunteers

• Ability to maintain a nonjudgmental attitude and working with staff and volunteers

• Ability to relate positively

• Ability to follow written and verbal direction in English

• Knowledge of lifting and moving procedures and equipment

• A sense of cleanliness, tidiness and neatness

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Acknowledgment of religious purposes of the Salvation Army

• Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the Job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• High School or Equivalent or better

Experience

Required

• 1 year: Work in retail.

Preferred

• Knowledge of lifting and moving procedures and equipment

• Ability to communicate effectively and relate positively and energetically with staff and volunteers

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)