Lead Production Processor - 880

JOB SUMMARY: Assist the Production Supervisor in providing work direction to processing staff and maintaining productivity.  Perform processor duties (processing donated textiles/clothing, shoes, housewares, books, electronics, toys, and decorative items for sale) through a sequential process involving sorting, grading, pricing, and packaging. 

                                                           ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Assist the Production Supervisor in the following:

• Establish and maintain efficient pace for goods processing.
• Organize the department, ensuring a safe work environment.
• Train new employees in procedures (including safety).
• Train staff in procedure changes; monitor production quality and staff productivity, as directed by the supervisor.
• Monitor product sales and direct product accordingly.
• Serve as a resource to processors/handlers with procedures questions;
• Provide input, as requested, to the supervisor on employee performance; notify the supervisor of any conduct or performance problems.
• Assist with development and communication of employee work schedules; perform basic supervisor duties in the absence of the supervisor.

Sort and grade textile/clothing and hard-sort items by separating them into quality levels (retail store grade, Outlet grade, or salvage).

Hang men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing that meets quality standards.

Sort and grade hard-sort items. Place incomplete and/or broken items into containers for Outlet sales, salvage, or trash.

Price items meeting quality standards according to value.

Tag items meeting quality standards by affixing appropriate tags or labels to a group of priced items.

Pack items into the appropriate Material Handling container/ affix the destination label or sign on the container.

                                                          SECONDARY DUTIES

Work with workforce employees, program participants, and clients who are assigned for vocational services, as requested.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION REQUIRED:                         High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:                       None.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:                        One-year experience as a ready-to-wear processor, or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:                       Basic math ability.

                                                            Familiarity with Goodwill Central Coast’s mission, general Company policies and procedures (this can be learned on-the-job).

                                                            Familiarity with computers.

EQUIPMENT USED:                                   Typical soft sort processing equipment; typical office equipment (including computers).

SKILLS/APTITUDES/TEMPERAMENTS:

Ability to communicate in basic oral and written English (depending on location, ability to communicate in basic Spanish is preferred).

Ability to understand and accept directions, and follow procedures.

Ability to perform routine work, adapting to change as it relates to work flow without loss of efficiency.

Ability to maintain self-control and work in cooperation with co-workers.

Ability to coordinate eyes/hands/fingers to quickly and safety manipulate and handle items.

Ability to examine items and visually differentiate between them based on quality standards.

Ability to meet and maintain established production and quality standards, as communicated by the supervisor.

Ability to demonstrate satisfactory attendance, according to Goodwill Central Coast policy.

Ability to adhere to safe work practices as documented in Company safety policies; ability to report safety hazards/accidents promptly to supervisor or safety committee member.

EMOTIONAL EFFORT:

The work is routine with occasional periods of high activity/demand requiring little or no overtime to complete the work.

                                                                 JOB SETTING

Work is performed in large enclosed warehouse area on an even concrete floor surface.  The area is heated and has some natural ventilation.  The temperature will fluctuate to some degree depending on location within the department.

Dust and dirt is controlled by daily cleaning of the work area.  Some of the materials handled may be soiled; these are disposed of following established procedures. .

Work is completed independently but in cooperation with whole department. There is no public contact. 

The noise volume is moderately high throughout the day depending on the amount of activity, equipment in operation and radio operation.

Material handling equipment (forklift, hand truck, movable containers/racks) and trucks may be operated in or near work area.

                                                         PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work pace is steady, with constant standing and walking. The workplace is steady, requiring consistent lifting and/or carrying items up to 10 lbs. with occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. Heavier items (26 lbs. or more) will be moved either with assistance from another person or by using appropriate material handling equipment.

Normal or corrected talking, hearing, and seeing abilities are sufficient to perform required tasks.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either orally or in writing.

Supplemental Physical Requirements

JOB MODIFICATION

The physical aspects of the position may be modified, depending on the specific modification and the duration of the modification.