Job Details
** Merchandise Processor Lead at Northern Lights Family Store**
**Job Category****:** Warehouse - all positions **Requisition Number****:** MERCH02971 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt
**Job Type:** Full-Time
**Rate of Pay**: $11.00/hour
**Schedule:** 40 hours/week
**Location:** Northern Lights Family Store
**MISSION STATEMENT**
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
**SCOPE OF POSITION**
The Merchandise Processor is responsible for the safe handling of all goods and materials, as well as marking and moving merchandise in the day-to-day operations of the Thrift Store.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
1. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions with a minimum of supervision.
2. Previous experience working in a warehouse or retail environment.
3. Knowledge of merchandise pricing.
4. Basic computer skills.
**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**
1. Handling and sorting of donated materials .
2. Ability to quickly and accurately assess condition and value of goods.
3. Price inspected goods and prepare for placement on sales floor.
4. Sanitize furniture and domestics as required.
5. Refer customer complaints to management.
6. Works to maintain warehouse cleanliness inside and out.
7. Assists with the loss prevention program, reporting all incidents to management in a timely manner. Reports safety hazards; assists in the protection of property, vehicles, and buildings.
8. Responsible for floor maintenance and cleanliness on a daily basis, as well as regular
restroom cleanliness and essentials replenishment
9. Participation in Thrift Store staff meetings
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.
11. Responsibilities in opening/closing the store as scheduled.
12. Exemplifying the standard of operations to others in relation to Merchandise processing
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
Speaking, sitting, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, standing, kneeling, stooping, reaching,
handling, fingering, climbing, and balancing. Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal
limits. Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Driving a motor vehicle.
**ENVIRONMENT**
Work is primarily performed throughout the store building. Occasional exposure to cold
temperatures and wet conditions. Noise level is generally low to medium. Hearing protection
may be worn when working around operating machinery.
**PROTECT THE MISSION**
Must complete the online course for this area and pass the background check process required
by The Salvation Army for employment.
**ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OF THE SALVATION ARMY**
The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation
Army's religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do
nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its
religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary
part of The Salvation Army religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict
with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Salvation Army's religious
purposes.
**Qualifications**
**Skills**
**Behaviors**
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**Motivations**
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**Education**
**Experience**
**Required**
**1 year:** Working in a warehouse or retail environment
**Licenses & Certifications**
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)