Store Driver/Sorter at the Fairbanks Thrift 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 the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Title: Store Driver/Sorter

Department: Fairbanks Family Thrift Store

Reports To: Store Manager

FLSA Status: Part-Time / 29 hours per week; Non-Exempt

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Store Driver/Sorter is responsible for assisting with pickups and deliveries of merchandise for the Thrift Store. They will work in the warehouse separating and sorting all donated material, pricing inventory, restocking merchandise as directed, and help with the day-to-day operations of the store. They are also responsible for handling cash, making change, operating cash registers and charge card machines while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions with a minimum of supervision.
• Some knowledge of inventory control, retail sales, and loss prevention.
• Ability to operate a cash register, credit card machines, and handle monetary transactions.
• Skill in maintaining excellent customer service by giving prompt and courteous assistance to customers.
• Minimum of one-year light industrial, transportation, warehouse or operations experience preferred.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills as well as able to perform basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.
• Able to work/interact effectively with the public, co-workers, and volunteers of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• Have the ability to work well independently and in a detailed, professional, and courteous manner.
• Current Alaska driver's license with acceptable driving and criminal history records.
• Must meet all state requirements to be in compliance with DOT and Alaska state rules, which may include obtaining a medical certification from an approved provider.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCITONS:

• Plan daily routing based on store drop offs of processed material.
• Operate Salvation Army Vehicle to pick up donations, load trash and unsellable merchandise and take to the Fairbanks Dump, and keep the vehicle cleaned and serviced.
• Report maintenance needs and ensure vehicle cleanliness both inside and out.
• Receive donations and fill out customer donation receipts.
• Stock store, including, but not limited to, sorting in the warehouse, hanging, pricing, merchandising, and discarding of non-usable items. Pull items that are outdated, label and return them back to the warehouse.
• Provide for excellent customer relations by giving prompt and courteous assistance to customers, ensuring that all merchandise has been properly priced.
• Maintain cash register, ring in sales, issue credit slips, and make corrections and/or voids. Accept money, make change, and verify checks and credit cards accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Responds professionally to telephone inquiries and routes calls, as necessary.
• Assist with the loss prevention program, reporting all incidents of loss to the Store Manager in a timely manner.
• Report safety hazards. Assist in the protection of property and building and help to ensure store cleanliness inside and out.
• Attend store staff meetings as required and stay informed of new policies and directives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Limited exposure to weather conditions while on pickups, deliveries, or disposal of refuse. Most work is performed in a heated and ventilated setting. Some brief exposure to extremely cold temperatures during winter months will be expected. Personal protective equipment will be worn as is required in the site's Hazard Communication Program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Speaking, sitting, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, standing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, handling, fingering, climbing, and balancing. Maintain the ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as boxes or furniture, reach overhead, and carry store supplies. Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal limits. Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 100 lbs. Ability to learn and adhere to proper lifting techniques, always wearing a back brace when lifting heavy items. Maintain the ability to operate a computer, telephone, and similar technologies.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Software-related Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook familiarity preferred. Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.

Language Skills: Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions and be comfortable working with diverse individuals in face-to-face contact and over the telephone. The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.

Mathematical Skills: Must be able to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and apply concepts such as ratios and percentages in practical situations.

Performance Skills: Must be punctual, organized, self-motivated, flexible, and possess a desire to learn and assist those he/she interacts with.

Protect the Mission: Must complete the online course for this area and pass the Background Checks 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 Army's religious purposes, and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.

This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position statement.

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 contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)