Processor - Full Time

PURPOSE:

Is to sort, price, ticket and coordinate processing of clothing/wares to maintain adequate production quotas, maintain the flow of goods based on volume of donations.

FUNCTION:

Sort, price and ticket product, separate, package, and inventory wares, and supply processed shoes to assure production quotas and deadlines are met. Quality, material control, general housekeeping, safety, works performed is to be within acceptable quality standards. Performs other related duties as directed by the Plant Supervisors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs production activities as designated by Plant Supervisors.
• The understanding/commitment to the Goodwill Mission
• Must be able to work with people with all abilities
• Quality and material control
• General housekeeping and safety
• Recognize use, style, value, saleable, salvage, trash and seasonal
• Maintain quota based on volume of donations
• Sort, price and tag/ticket merchandise
• Box salvage merchandise (shoes, books, belts, etc.)
• Mark everything that will leave the building CLEARLY
• Direct obvious trash from box or pile
• Maintains work station; cleanliness, neatness, orderliness, safe conditions for staff and performing proper fire safety procedures.
• Box items to be shipped
• Do seasonal items as they come in and box for storage
• Clean when necessary
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; push or pull.  Must be able to occasionally sit, kneel, squat, and climb.  Must be able to regularly stoop, bend, reach tum and twist body and lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Cross train in other areas as needed
• Performs other related duties as directed by Plant Supervisors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows the policies, procedures and special instructions set down by the President and CEO, Executive Vice President, and Plant Supervisors.
• Investigates and reports unsatisfactory conditions in the Plant to Plant Supervisors and/or Executive Vice President of Retail, being sure to follow the chain of command.

RELATIONS:

Establish and maintain relations with the following:

Lead Processor, Plant Supervisors and/or Executive Vice President of Retail for coordination of efforts, other workers in organization, assists in work, performs production activities, and related work.

STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE:

• Degree to which standards are reached.
• Degree to which quotas are reached
• Degree to which respect and confidence of co-workers is established.
• Quality, quantity, and timeliness in the performance of assigned tasks.
• The manner in which one’s conduct reflects the high standards of morals and integrity expected of all Goodwill associates.
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond to special requests and the desires of management.
• The manner in which the individual reflects his/her overall personal appearance both in following of the Goodwill dress code and personal hygiene.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

*Benefits after 90 days include:  agency paid life insurance and vision insurance, vacation, sick, holidays, and eligible to participate in group health and dental programs with biweekly co-pay. EOE

• QUALIFICATIONS:

  High School graduate or equivalent preferred, but on-the-job training is provided.

  Must have good work habits, such as acceptable attitude and punctuality and must respond appropriately to supervision.  Must possess adequate physical endurance to work at industrial standards and must be able to lift up to 25# unassisted, and up to 50# assisted.