Typically performs duties to sort donated textiles for resale in
retail outlet (production standard of 100-150 garments processed in an
hour). May be assigned other tasks to include, but not be limited to,
the following: hang and tag merchandise for resale in retail outlet
(production standard of 100-150 garments hung in an hour), obtain or
receive merchandise, complete customer purchases and perform various
duties related to customer service. Works under the direct supervision
of the Store Manager.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Will typically be required to work regular weekend (i.e. Saturday,
Sunday), holiday and evening hours customary to the retail trade.
Retail Material Sorter may be cross-trained to perform duties of a
Janitor, Retail Material Handler and Sales Associate based on business
necessity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
SORTING TEXTILES:
- Conduct a thorough inspection of each item donated for resale,
selecting only quality garments that are either unused or gently used.
Inspect for stains, tears, pulls, broken zippers or fasteners, etc.
- Place sorted items in appropriate bins for hanging (e.g. Men's, Women's, Children's, Shoes, Accessories).
- Discard items that do not meet quality standards of the retail
operation. Place discarded items in the trash or salvage bin, as
appropriate.
- Set aside merchandise for supervisor's instruction if uncertain of quality or if value is undetermined.
- Hang sorted garments on "Z" rack, following Agency standards for hanging merchandise.
- Meet with supervisor on a regular basis to review quality,
quantity, style and value requirements of sorting based upon inventory
reports or other guidelines.
Other duties may be assigned as follows:
TAG AND PRICE MERCHANDISE:
Tag color fasteners on merchandise, following color rotation
schedule. Price merchandise, if required, following established pricing
guidelines.
CUSTOMER SERVICE/SALES:
Receive merchandise donated by customer and write up receipt, if requested.
Assist customer in locating requested merchandise for purchase.
Answer customer's questions concerning location, price, and use of merchandise.
Accept purchases at the cash register, ring in individual
purchases, calculate sales discounts, if applicable, and calculate tax
on merchandise to determine final bill. Always give customer final
receipt of purchase.
MATERIAL HANDLING:
- Help unload truck as required, sort and grade newly arrived goods.
- Stock shelves, counters or tables with merchandise.
- Clean shelves, counters and tables.
- Prepare inventory of stock, as required.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Assist at designated retail outlets, as assigned, to sort, price, set up displays and to assist in other retail store duties.
- Perform other related essential duties as required or assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)**; and one
to three months related experience or training; or equivalent
combination of education and experience.
** Students under the age of 18 years still enrolled in High
School may be hired to fill part-time positions but may not operate the
compactor, floor cleaning machine, straddle stacker or any other
hazardous equipment and must abide by the CT DOL regulations regarding
hours of work for minors in the workplace..
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short
correspondence, and memos. Ability to speak effectively with customers,
clients and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and
divide. Ability to perform these operations using units of American
money.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple
one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized
situations with only occasional or no variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach
with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is
required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The
employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently
lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to
50 pounds. In addition, material handling duties may require lifting
above shoulder height and may require repetitive motion while sorting,
hanging and ticketing merchandise. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, and color vision.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE):
Protective eyewear must be worn at all times while preparing
cleaning solution for floor cleaning machine and while dispensing fluid
into the machine. Protective gloves (cloth/leather) and eyewear must be
worn at all times while using push-stick to propel material into trash
compactor. Latex gloves are made available for any employee engaged in
sorting credentials but are not required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical
parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or
caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical
shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and
typical of a busy retail environment.
EOE/AA – M/F/D/V
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