Presorter

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Job Summary

As a Presorter at RWB Thrift, you play a crucial role in the initial sorting process of donated items. Your responsibilities include opening bags or boxes of donations and directing items to the appropriate department by placing them into corresponding tubs or bins. Beyond sorting, you conduct the initial assessment of each item's condition to determine its suitability for sale, ensuring items flow smoothly through the sorting process. Your attention to detail and organizational skills are essential in maintaining efficiency and accuracy in the sorting operations at our thrift store.

Key Responsibilities
•  Handle heavy lifting and material sorting of donated items, including clothing, textiles, cardboard, plastics, furniture, electronics, and other items, while adhering to safety guidelines
•  Open bags or boxes of donated items and accurately sort them into appropriate tubs or bins by department
•  Conduct initial assessment of each item's condition to determine suitability for sale and ensure accurate documentation of arrivals
•  Maintain cleanliness and organization in the sorting area, ensuring items are placed in designated areas
•  Follow strict safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and maintain a safe work environment
•  Communicate effectively with team members, following store procedures and coordinating with colleagues to streamline sorting operations
•  Collaborate with team members to achieve daily sorting targets and maintain productivity
•  Assist with other tasks as needed to support thrift store operations
Qualifications
•  Previous thrift, retail, warehouse, or back of house experience is preferred, but not required
•  High school diploma or GED preferred
Physical Requirements
•  Ability to Safely Perform Job Functions: Capable of safely and effectively performing essential job functions in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting both qualitative and quantitative productivity requirements.
•  Physical Strength: Must have the ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 70 lbs, frequently exert up to 25 lbs. of force, and constantly apply negligible force when handling objects.
•  Endurance: Able to stand for extended periods of time.
•  Manual Dexterity: Proficient in performing repetitive motions such as extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction and working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
•  Fine Motor Skills: Skilled in tasks involving seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands.
•  Balance and Agility: Capable of maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces, as well as maintaining balance when performing agile tasks.
•  Visual Acuity: Possesses clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more. Work Environment
•  Atmosphere: The work environment is dynamic and characterized by a consistently busy atmosphere. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and busy environment is essential for this role.
•  Noise Level: The work environment is noisy due to the bustling activity on the sales floor and the production area. Due to the nature of our operations, the ability to work effectively in a noisy environment is a requirement for this role.
•  Lighting: The work environment is characterized by bright lighting throughout the front and back of store, which is integral to our operational requirements. Due to the nature of our operations, the ability to work effectively in a bright environment is a requirement for this role.
•  Interactions with Others: The role involves regular interactions with customers, donors, and coworkers, fostering a collaborative and customer-focused environment. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are a requirement for this role.
•  Flexibility: The nature of this role requires a high degree of flexibility. Employees may be asked to switch tasks or departments based on operational needs. Employees are expected to work in all areas as assigned, contributing to a well-rounded and collaborative team environment. Language Requirements
•  Employees are not required to communicate exclusively in English within the workplace. However, the nature of the position may entail interactions with customers, donors, colleagues, and supervisors who primarily use English. In such instances, a fundamental understanding of written and spoken English for comprehending instructions, as well as the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English, may be necessary. Other Requirements

Dependability: Effective performers demonstrate regular and punctual attendance. They behave consistently and predictably; are reliable and dependable in fulfilling their professional obligations.

Integrity: Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions.

Humility: Effective performers recognize one's own limitations, being open to learning from others, and treating everyone with respect and dignity.

Adaptability: Effective performers are adaptable. They embrace needed change and modify their behavior when appropriate to achieve organizational objectives. They are effective in the face of uncertainty.

Attention To Detail: Effective performers observe details, promptly catch and rectify small mistakes, delivering high-quality, accurate work.

Inclusion: Effective performers create and participate in an inclusive environment. They value and respect diversity, and foster a sense of belonging for all individuals.

Team Player: Effective performers are team oriented. They identify with the larger team and their role within it. They prioritize the collective success of the team over personal achievements.

Informal Communication: Effective performers clearly and articulately convey information to others in casual or informal situations. They understand that communication happens through verbal and nonverbal cues, and are able to interpret body language accurately and use it appropriately.

Resilience: Effective performers can recover from mistakes or adjust easily to change. They sustain efforts to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.

Professionalism: Effective performers conduct themselves consistent with organizational values, policies, and standards. This requires a commitment to integrity, ethical conduct, and respect for diversity, as well as the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and designing employee experiences that contribute to your growth as much as you do to ours. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment that is welcoming, respectful, and supportive of all individuals. We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that they have equal access to employment opportunities.

Resumen del puesto

Como preclasificador de RWB Thrift, desempeña un papel crucial en el proceso de clasificación inicial de artículos donados. Sus responsabilidades incluyen abrir bolsas o cajas de donaciones y dirigir los artículos al departamento correspondiente colocándolos en los cubos o contenedores correspondientes. Además de la clasificación, se encarga de la evaluación inicial del estado de cada artículo para determinar si es apto para la venta, garantizando que los artículos fluyan sin problemas a través del proceso de clasificación. Su atención a los detalles y sus habilidades organizativas son esenciales para mantener la eficiencia y la precisión de las operaciones de clasificación en nuestra tienda de segunda mano.

Responsabilidades clave
•  Ocuparse de levantar objetos pesados y clasificar artículos donados, incluidos ropa, telas, cartón, plásticos, muebles, artículos electrónicos y otros artículos, mientras se cumplen las pautas de seguridad
•  Abrir las bolsas o cajas de artículos donados y clasificarlas con precisión en cubos o contenedores apropiados según el departamento
•  Hacer una evaluación inicial del estado de cada artículo para determinar si es apto para la venta y garantizar la documentación precisa de los ingresos
•  Mantener la limpieza y la organización en el área de clasificación, asegurándose de que los artículos se coloquen en las áreas designadas
•  Seguir estrictos protocolos y pautas de seguridad para prevenir accidentes y mantener un entorno de trabajo seguro
•  Comunicarse eficazmente con los miembros del equipo, seguir los procedimientos de la tienda y coordinar con los colegas para optimizar las operaciones de clasificación
•  Colaborar con los miembros del equipo para lograr objetivos diarios de clasificación y mantener la productividad . click apply for full job details