Sorter

About the role

Wheeler Mission Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry whose designated purpose is religious. We are a Christ-centered ministry dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping those experiencing homelessness and those in need. Wheeler Mission Ministries considers every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all employees have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith, Core Values, and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed. Employees are encouraged and expected to share the Gospel as opportunities arise.

The Donation Sorter/Driver is responsible for receiving, sorting, organizing, inspecting all donations, and driving the Thrift Store truck to the Wheeler Mission Donation Center. They will provide excellent customer service to Wheeler Mission’s donors and show care and respect to all donations received.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Greet customers for donation drop-off and assist with the unloading of 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 Donation Center. 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 given by managers and collaborating with team members.
• Reporting Relationships: This position has no direct reports but may occasionally supervise groups of volunteers at the donation center.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High school diploma, GED, or HSE. Verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with others.
• Technical/Software Knowledge: Ability to learn how to manage time in payroll software.
• Mission Alignment: Belief in the inerrancy of the Holy Bible; adherence to WM Employee Policies; alignment with WM Core Values: Christ‑Centered Purpose, Faithful Stewardship, Excellence, Grace and Truth.
• Competencies:
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Customer Focus
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Patience
  • Organizing
  • Time Management

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Kneel, stoop, twist, and bend over frequently during the shift.
• Hold and grasp donated objects when loading and unloading donations.
• Physical ability to perform normal office functions including sitting for prolonged periods of time and the endurance to remain standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequently lift and move donations up to 50 pounds.
• Work in a warehouse environment that may expose workers to bright lights, extreme temperatures, loud noises, dust, and dirt.
• Use donation center pallet jacks.
• Perform manual labor indoors and outdoors.