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Dock Foreman_NE-NSC_Thrift Store Department-402

JOB SUMMARY:

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:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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.