ARC Sorting Room Supervisor

• All our effort is focused on developing life skills and a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
• The Salvation Army ARC is seeking a Sorting Room Supervisor to coordinate the efficient operation of the sorting room.

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers make a difference in people's lives.

Through the collection and resale of gently used goods we are able to provide the financial support to assist men and women with a variety of social and spiritual afflictions.

The in-residence rehabilitation program focuses on basic necessities with every man or woman being provided a clean and healthy living environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counseling, and spiritual direction.

More than just a job, each member of the team contributes to recycling goods that literally recycle and repair broken lives.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently utilize employees under your supervision.
• Train and cross train all personnel to prepare them for any task assigned.
• Ensure that all merchandise is sorted, tagged, and priced according to policy. (tag fixed to top left hand corner of garment; color coded tags are correct for the given week and dated accordingly, etc.) Responsible for quality control and to ensure production of a minimum of garments every day.
• Maintain records – attendance, work schedules, production output, storage, quality, etc.
• Conduct regular evaluations of Sorting Room personnel, identifying performance strengths and areas for improvement.
• Recommend training as necessary.
• Responsible for the care and proper use of equipment assigned to your area and to ensure a clean and safe work environment; processing area, storage area, and break area (if applicable).
• Create and post a clean-up schedule, dividing duties equally among personnel.
• Report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Maintain inventory of necessary supplies (tags, staples, stapling machines, pliers, pricing guns, etc.), keeping in mind some of these supplies take days or weeks to receive.
• Responsible for the collection and security of all jewelry, antiques, collectibles and other items of value that are processed through the sorting operation.
• No merchandise is to be taken, given or loaned, except by the Administrator, to any employee or beneficiary.
• Efficiently utilize beneficiaries assigned to the work therapy in the sorting room.
• Train and cross train beneficiaries to be prepared for any task assigned.
• Maintain attendance records for beneficiaries.
• This position will support the work therapy program component of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers by providing to beneficiaries; an example of professional conduct, work habits, and supervision (as directed by Supervisor).
• Other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Administrator.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred or warehouse experience.
• Practical knowledge of processing and identifying clothing quality and price.
• Excellent communication, training, and supervisory skills.