Donation Processor

MISSION STATEMENT: To be a beacon of light by transforming lives in the Vincentian spirit of charity, justice, and mercy through interpersonal connectivity.

SUMMARY: The Intake Processor is in charge of the receiving area in the rear of the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store which provides clothing, household goods and furniture to needy individuals and families of the District Council's 11 Conferences and, with proceeds from the sales of the remaining merchandise it receives through donations from the public, it defrays operating expenses and helps fund other programs of the District Council.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at this time)

• Open back gates at 10 a.m. and close gates at 5 p.m., locking gates and trash bin

• Greet donors and accept their donations, thanking them and giving them a receipt acknowledging their donations

• Tag usable items for sale, price them and place them on racks and/or transfer them to the sales floor, this includes hard intake, soft intake, and electronics.

• Place soiled and/or unusable clothing in the proper area for discard

• Maintain order, neatness, and cleanliness of sales floor

• Keep the receiving area as clean and neat as possible

• Assist truck personnel in loading/unloading items from the truck

• Assist with loading/unloading furniture or other items for customers.

• Cover shifts and breaks at the cash register as needed.

• Light maintenance, janitorial duties and other office related tasks is assigned.

• Perform other duties that are assigned by the Manager or Assistant Manager, this may include other job duties such as cashiering or truck driver’s duties.

• This position works 40 hours. Monday through Saturday, with days determined by the Manager. This position is classified as nonexempt and is entitled to overtime pay by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Complies with all applicable training requirements

· Complies with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures

· Complies with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs

· Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team

· Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas Inc. Mission

Employee Benefits:

· 95% Employer paid Employee only coverage (zero ded, $10 co pay plan)

· 10k Employer paid Basic Life insurance

· 120 hrs PTO accrued biweekly starting at day 1 of employment

· 13 Paid Holidays to include Employee’s birthday and Date of Hire

· We also have various retention and referral bonuses

· 2 weeks paid training to include DEI initiatives

· Flexible schedules in most positions

· 3% Employer match after 6 months

· We also offer Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Shield, Legal Shield, Additional Life, FSA Medical, and FSA Dependent Care

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

· Able to speak, write and understand English

· Possess basic computer skills

· Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff, and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic, and economic groups

· Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

· Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task

· Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results

· Excellent communication and listening skills

· Possess strong work ethics

· Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening

· Valid Florida driver’s license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business

· Must have reliable transportation

· Participate in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/ Reaccreditation process

· Mission-driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion

· Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally

· A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance

· Evidence of deep alignment with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, South Pinellas Inc. Mission and Values

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

This position requires a high school diploma or GED

GENERAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made, if appropriate, to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of job. Working in an office/site requires prolonged sitting at the computer workstation, standing, bending, reaching, lifting up to 40 lbs. and some driving. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, and other office equipment. It is also required to regularly sit, speak, and listen, the employee is also required to walk, use hands and fingers to type, operate equipment, and maintain records and notes. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL DEMANDS: Must handle new and diverse work problems on a daily basis. Personal maturity is an important attribute. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. Must have the ability to listen objectively to people, perceive the real problem and assist in bringing issues to a successful conclusion. Must relate and interact with, volunteers, clients, contractors, visitors, and employees at all levels within the Agency.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Environment will occasionally become noisy due to equipment operations and interactions among clients and staff. There may be the possibility of being exposed to communicable disease, possible exposure to verbal abuse or similar behavior from residents/clients. On an as needed basis, employees may be called upon to work outside of the established work schedule or work odd hours. All information associated with the Agency is confidential.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.