Sorter/Separator

About the role

Sorts incoming merchandise into specified classifications to supplement the stores productivity and increase sales.

Responsibilities

• Sorts merchandise.
• Examines merchandise to determine if item is sellable or non-sellable.
• Throws away non-sellable merchandise before it goes to the pricer’s table.
• Sorter is not responsible for determining which “debatable” items are sellable or not. These “debatable” items need to be given to the pricer for their determination.
• Places sellable items in the bin for the pricer to price.
• Sorter has responsibility to meet timelines and production goals.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the work area for safety and efficient production.
• Ensures the flow of product in and out of the workstation.
• Performs other duties and special assignments as directed, including assignments, which may be outside the primary area of employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of styles and trends.
• Ability to identify merchandise quality.
• Ability to work as a productive member of a team.

Education and/or Experience

• Experience working with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to work with individuals possessing developmental disabilities.
• Ability to use good judgment.
• Energy to take on fast-paced work.
• Good listener.

Requirements

• Works inside in a production and retail environment.
• Exposure to temperature fluctuations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak, hear, stand and move throughout the store.
• Use upper body strength to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to dust from donations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly standing, bending and stooping and occasionally walking.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to lift the arms shoulder height or above.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to push or pull clothing racks weighing up to 15 pounds.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The qualifications, working environment, and physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.