Donation Sorter

Wheeler Mission Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished. All employees must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and align with our Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith, Core Values, and Qualifications for Employment.

About the role

The Donation Sorter is responsible for receiving, sorting, organizing, and inspecting all donations. They will provide excellent customer service to donors and show care and respect to all donations received. This is a part-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Donation Center Manager.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service
  • Greet customers for donation drop-off and assist with unloading donations.
  • Provide instructions for tax forms.
  • Offer assistance to donors as needed.
• Sorting and Handling
  • Inspect, sort, handle, and label donations for sale at the Thrift Store.
  • Operate pallet jacks or forklifts to move donations within the warehouse.
• Team Collaboration
  • Work effectively in a team environment with coworkers and volunteer groups.
  • Maintain a safe and organized warehouse by following instructions from managers and collaborating with team members.
• May occasionally supervise groups of volunteers.
• May be required to perform cashier functions at the Wheeler Mission Thrift Store as needed.

Requirements

• Education/Experience
  • High school diploma, GED, or HSE.
  • Verbal communication skills to interact effectively with others.
• Mission Alignment
  • Belief in the inerrancy of the Holy Bible.
  • Adherence to Wheeler Mission Employee Policies.
  • Alignment with Wheeler Mission Core Values: Christ-Centered Purpose, Faithful Stewardship, Excellence, Grace and Truth.
• Physical Requirements
  • Stand for long periods of time.
  • Kneel, stoop, twist, and bend frequently during the shift.
  • Hold and grasp donated objects when loading and unloading donations.
  • Frequently lift and move donations up to 20 pounds.
  • Work in a warehouse environment that may expose workers to bright lights, extreme temperatures, loud noises, dust, and dirt.
  • Perform manual labor indoors and outdoors.
• Post-offer acceptable background check required.
• Must sign and adhere to Wheeler Mission’s Drugs and Alcohol policy and remain free from addiction to drugs or alcohol. Candidates must pass a drug and/or alcohol test post conditional offer of employment.

Skills

• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Customer Focus
• Effective Communication
• Emotional Intelligence
• Patience
• Organizing
• Time Management

Schedule

This is a part-time position requiring 28 hours per week. Hours are 9:30 AM through 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday.