Job Description

Job Title: Sorter/Clerk

FLSA Status Part Time - non-exempt
Reports to: Thrift store manager

Schedule:29 hours weekly

Supervises: N/A

Rate of Pay$15.20 per hour

Closing Date: 5/14/2026

Benefits Standard; Part-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)
• Vacation benefit – 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment; vacation accrual is pro-rated for part time hours.)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service) with at least 21 hours worked per week.

The Salvation Army 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 the preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The process of accepting donations and getting out on the sales floor. Running the cash register when scheduled. Keeping the store friendly and clean. Dealing with customers, and helping to take charge of volunteers and community service workers.

Duties and Responsibilities

•Sort all donations and make sure they make it to the right department.
•Will be well versed in all departments for donation.
•Must follow the daily cleaning list.
•Will stock the sales floor as directed and maintain proper categories and colors.
•Will price items correctly as directed by the management team.
•Will treat customers with respect and be courteous.
•Will assist with store operations to include operating the POS System.
•Will preform other duties assigned by the store manager/Director of retail and Corps Officer.
•Will help with paperwork at night and bank deposits.
•Be in charge when store manager is out sick or on vacation.
Education/Experience, Skills, Qualities, Requirements

Education/Experience
•Education preference/requirement
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
•Experience preference/requirement

Skills
•Possess good customer service skills.
•Able to follow verbal and written direction
•Needs to understand excel and word documents
Qualities
•Must be at least 18 years old.

•Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time.
•Supportive of The Salvation Army’s mission
•Able to reflect and model the high standards of our organization

Requirements
•Driving
If the position requires driving:
o The employee must be 21 years old at minimum (for insurance provision) and possess a valid in-state driver’s license
o An MVR will be processed every year in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies
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Background Check
o Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies
• Physical
o Ability to maneuver, to remain in a stationary position, to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead, to lift 25 pounds, to access and produce information from the computer, to operate telephone, to understand written information
o Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.

Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army
I have been informed and understand The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. In my employ, I will not undermine the religious mission or religious purposes of the organization, nor will my professional conduct conflict with, interfere with, or undermine its religious programs or religious purposes.