Processing Sorter - Florence

America's Thrift Stores, 990 Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence, Alabama, United States of America Req #2808

Monday, March 10, 2025

What's In It For You!

• EVERY employee is bonus eligible after 90 days!!
• Variety of jobs including Monday-Friday day shifts
• Need flexible part time hours? We've got'em!
• Growth opportunities
• Help others through our charity partners
• Save the environment!

Why We Will Love You

• Attention to detail - you've got an eye for it!
• You are eager to sort through donations searching for treasures
• You are neat and organized
• You are a team player ready to work with a diverse group of co-workers
• You love getting a lot done every day
• You are at least 18 and ready to join our processing team

What Happens in Processing Anyway?

• Sort donated items and identify great finds
• Help identify recyclable items. Even if we can't sell it, we can keep it out of the landfill!
• Get those great finds sales floor ready
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Load and unload carts to get merchandise out safely and efficiently
• Clean up and reset the processing area at the end of each day

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work

Our processing team works together to take great care of items provided by our donors and provide excellent treasures for our customers.

Why You Will Love Us: Our Mission, Vision and Values

Mission To Give Back! By...

• Positively impacting the environment and the communities we serve
• Providing values that meet our customer's needs and wants
• Reducing millions of pounds of waste each year
• Supporting local charities

To be the Thrift Brand of Choice in the Southeast and online by offering The Best in value, variety & selection, and convenience for our customers and donors.

Values

• People First
• Customers and Donors
• Community
• Continuous Improvement
• Growth

Reports To: Processing Supervisor

Department:Processing

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Position Purpose and Objectives

Are you ready to contribute to a mission-driven organization? We are looking for detail-oriented team members to join our sorting operations. As a Sorter, you will be critical in ensuring items meet quality standards by efficiently sorting and categorizing products as they pass through processing to preparation for the retail floor.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Transferring bags and boxes from the cart to the table
• Sort soft goods (e.g., clothing, bedding) and hard goods (e.g., toys, household items) into designated bins.
• Quickly identify and separate sellable, unsellable items, and items for recycling, including those with bodily fluids or excessive wear within a time standard.
• Place sorted items in proper areas, ensuring efficient workflow.
• Collaborate with other team members to maintain smooth transitions between workstations.
• Participate in team training to stay updated on quality standards and seasonal guidelines.
• Be flexible to assist with other tasks or workstations as needed.
• Rotate positions regularly to prevent repetitive motion injuries.
• Uphold the organization’s commitment to safety and quality in all tasks

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Consistent and Reliable.
• Strong attention to detail to identify quality issues quickly.
• The ability to work efficiently to meet production targets
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with the handling and categorization of a variety of items, including clothing, toys, and household items.
• Operate in a fast-paced environment that requires standing, bending, and lifting throughout the shift.
• Handle merchandise bags weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Ability to stand, walk, and meet other job-related demands for extended periods.
• Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently - Carrying up to 50 lbs., pushing and pulling up to 25 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing up to 14-foot height, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, handling and smelling.
• Frequently - Walking on tile/concrete, bending, feeling, and reaching waist/overhead level.
• Continuously - Standing on tile/concrete, talking, seeing, and hearing.

Other:

• Mostly regular and weekend hours, occasionally working evenings and holiday hours as needed.
• Working environment includes inside of building with semi-controlled temperatures and outside conditions with varying weather and temperatures.

This job description may not cover every duty or responsibility that might arise in the course of employment. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned, which may not be explicitly stated in this document.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.