Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

: Process donated textiles/clothing, housewares, books, toys, decorator and other donated items for sale, through a sequential process involving sorting, grading, cleaning, pricing, invoicing and packaging. Depending on location, may greet donors and accept donations within the store.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Following established guidelines and criteria, all or some of the following sequence of steps will be performed:

Sort and grade textile/clothing and hard-sort items by separating them into predetermined classifications (e.g., men's, women's, children's, and other textiles) and quality levels (retail store grade, Outlet grade, or salvage).

Clean and grade hard sort items by removing surface dirt from glassware and small wares and placing incomplete and/or broken items into containers for the Outlet or trash.

Price items meet quality standards by grouping items according to value.

Tag items meeting quality standards by affixing appropriate tags or labels to a group of priced items.

Place items into designated containers for transport to store sales floor.

SECONDARY DUTIES

May perform Donor services such as taking donations, documenting donation information and communicating with Donors.




Will perform duties related to daily sanitizing of store and donation locations.


May perform minor janitorial duties as required/assigned.


Store Processors may need to perform related duties not listed in this job description.


Perform related duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.




LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: None.




EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None. All sequences of the job can be learned through on-the-job training.




KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Basic math ability.




Familiarity with Goodwill Central Coast's mission and general Company policies and procedures (this may be learned on the job).


Familiarity with computers (this may be learned on the job).




EQUIPMENT USED: Typical processing equipment; typical office equipment.




SKILLS/APTITUDES/TEMPERAMENTS:




Ability to communicate in basic English and Spanish.




Ability to understand and accept directions and follow procedures.




Ability to perform routine work, adapting to change as it relates to work flow without loss of efficiency.




Ability to maintain self-control and work in cooperation with co-workers.




Ability to coordinate eyes/hands/fingers to quickly and safety manipulate and handle items.




Ability to examine items and visually differentiate between them based on quality standards.




Ability to meet and maintain established production and quality standards, as communicated by the supervisor.




Ability to demonstrate satisfactory attendance, according to Goodwill Central Coast policy.




Ability to adhere to safe work practices as documented in Company safety policies; ability to report safety hazards/accidents promptly to supervisor or safety committee member.




EMOTIONAL EFFORT:




The job involves some emotional effort. The work is routine with recurring deadlines and occasional periods of high activity/demand requiring little or no overtime to complete the work.

JOB SETTING

Work is performed in large enclosed warehouse area on an even concrete floor surface. The area is heated and has some natural ventilation. The temperature will fluctuate to some degree depending on location within the department.




Dust and dirt is controlled by daily cleaning of the work area. Some of the materials handled may be soiled; these are disposed of following established procedures.




Work is completed independently but in cooperation with whole department. There is occasional public contact.


The noise volume is moderately high throughout the day depending on the amount of activity, equipment in operation and radio operation.


Material handling equipment (forklift, hand truck, movable containers/racks) and trucks may be operated in or near work area.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The job requires regular lifting and/or carrying up to 25 lbs. Heavier items (26 lbs. or more) will be lifted/carried either with assistance from another person or by using appropriate material handling equipment.




Normal or corrected talking, hearing, and seeing abilities are sufficient to perform required tasks.


Supplemental Physical Requirements


Standing



Consistently



71-100% of the time



Walking



Regularly



31-70% of the time



Sitting



Rarely



1-10% of the time



Bending



Regularly



31-70% of the time



Twisting



Rarely



1-10% of the time



Pushing



Regularly



31-70% of the time



Pulling



Regularly



31-70% of the time



Climbing



Rarely



1-10% of the time



Squatting/Kneeling



Rarely



1-10% of the time



Lifting Carrying 10lbs. or less



Consistently



71-100% of the time



Lifting Carrying 11-25 lbs.



Consistently



71-100% of the time



Lifting Carrying 26-50 lbs.



Occasionally (with MHE)



11-30% of the time



Longest Distance Carried




30 Feet



Heaviest Item carried




25 lbs.

Hand/Shoulder/Foot:

Simple Grasp



Consistently



71-100% of the time

Hand/Shoulder/Foot:

Power Grasp



Regularly



31-70% of the time

Hand/Shoulder/Foot:

Fine Manipulation



Consistently



71-100% of the time

Hand/Shoulder/Foot:

Gross Manipulation



Rarely



1-10% of the time



Ability to use a hand truck



Regularly



31-70% of the time



Reaching

at or above

shoulder level



Regularly



31-70% of the time



Reaching

at or below

shoulder level



Consistently



71-100% of the time



Operate foot controls or repetitive foot movement



Rarely



1-10% of the time



Driving long distances in a vehicle for an hour or more



None



N/A



Driving short distances getting in and out of vehicle repeatedly



None



N/A

JOB MODIFICATION

The physical aspects of the position may be modified, depending on the specific modification and the duration of the modification.