Dock Foreman_NE-NSC_Thrift Store Department-401
Supervises and
participates in the operation of the bailer and forklift; assists in selling
rags and shoes; maintains the orderliness of the dock and dumpster area;
maintains vehicles; repairs furniture and evaluates appliances in order to
determine repairs needed and if materials can be sold in the Thrift/Family
Store.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This
job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential
functions and requirements of this position.
The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities
and tasks other than those stated in this job description.
Supervises and
participates in the bailing and storing of rags; ensures the bailer is operated
in a safe manner at all times.
Supervises and
participates in the handling of materials processed out of the store to be
bailed.
Evaluates
appliances and other donated materials which have value in order to determine
if materials are suitable for repair and can be sold through the Thrift/Family
Store.
Assists in
selling rags and shoes to the company offering the highest market value.
Ensures that all
premises are secured at the end of the workday and that the premises are always
kept clear of trash and debris which is constantly accumulating in the salvage
process.
Monitors
dumpster pick-ups to ensure they are timely and to ensure that dumpsters do not
overflow.
Operates a fork
lift and trains/certifies others in the same.
Maintains
vehicles and makes arrangements for regular servicing of the same.
Performs heavy
lifting of articles up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
Recycles
cardboard boxes and cuts cardboard for use with the bailer machine.
Stores shoes in
storage areas.
Collects and
empties trash for the warehouse area.
Assists in
maintaining the cleanliness of the warehouse area; sweeps floors and cleans
bathrooms.
Monitors the
warehouse entrances and dock area to deter theft.
Repairs
furniture.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in the
pick-up of donations from the public as the schedule necessitates.
Maintains the
neatness and orderliness of the store, warehouse, and dock areas.
Performs other
related work as required.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:
Bailer Fork Lift Truck
Wheel Cart Hand-Held & Power Tools
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
High School
diploma or G.E.D.
and
one year
experience working in a warehouse environment
or
any equivalent
combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge,
skills, and abilities.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Fork
Lift Operator
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to sort
and determine the suitability of donated items.
Ability to
ensure the warehouse and dock area and equipment are maintained in a neat,
orderly, and secure manner.
Ability to drive
a heavy-duty truck.
Ability to
follow instructions and work independently.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Ability to meet
attendance requirements.
Ability to read,
write, and communicate the English language.
Physical ability
to lift and carry and/or push/pull light objects (less than 25 lbs.).
Ability to lift
and carry moderately heavy (25-50 lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment
frequently.
Ability to lift
heavy (50-100 lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment occasionally. Work requires continued walking, stooping,
standing, and some climbing.
Moderate
mobility: duties are usually performed
by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change
basis. Distance of travel is usually
within the same building.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is
performed in a warehouse environment where there are physical discomforts
associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust,
dirt, and the like.
Work requires
driving a vehicle daily with exposure to the outdoors where there are physical
discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat
or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a
church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army
to undermine its religious mission.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
The purpose of a job
description is to outline the essential functions unique to a particular
job within a specific department. Job
descriptions are used to recruit, train, and evaluate employees.
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