Looking for a place where Doing the Most Good is a mission? The Salvation Army has a Store Processor position in Skokie, Illinois available for the ideal candidate. We offer a competitive employee benefit program which includes a comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hearing and prescription drugplan, voluntary life insurance, paid holidays, and paid sick days. This position processes donated materials for resale in the Salvation Army Family Stores as assigned.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.Essential functions and responsibilities:
- Process all merchandise efficiently and properly following the standards and quotas of The Salvation Army. Standard quotas for processers are as follows:
- Sorters 4000 lbs. in 8 hours
- Hangers 50 trolleys in 8 hours
- Evaluators 2000 pieces in 8 hours
- Taggers 2000 pieces
- Price clothing per Salvation Army policy
- Rotate assignments as directed by the sorting room supervisor, learning all functions of the processing system.
- Wear any and all assigned PPE provided, including but not limited to loves, masks, or back guard when doing substantial lifting.
- Must be available for a flexible schedule; to work early shifts, late shifts, and some weekends.
- Other duties as assigned.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.Education & Experience:Processing experience preferred.Skills/Abilities:Ability to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with customers, management and coworkers.Basic computer skills including but not limited to the use of the payroll program, and all other programs or systems that are adopted by the TSA ARC.Ability to use basic math skills.Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.Physical Requirements:The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands, handle, or feel; and hear or talk. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.Travel:May be required to travel to various locations for work or training.Working Conditions:The work environment for this position is a store or warehouse environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. The environment may be dusty and may experience temperature fluctuations based on weather.Compensation: $16.20/hr.The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.