Full-Time Processing Center Clerk 2 - Miscellaneous/Books

pDescription/ppSt. Vincent de Paul gives back to the community that we are based in and you are making a difference in other people's lives just by working here! It's a fun, rewarding, and fast-paced place to work!/ppbr//ppstrongJob Summary/strong/ppThis employee will be a key member of the Miscellaneous team, which is tasked with presorting, pricing, packing, and redistributing donated miscellaneous items to the SVdP thrift stores around Dane County./ppbr//ppstrongEssential Duties/strong/pulliCheck items for quality and resale-ability/liliMaintain production quotas in one of several miscellaneous workstations, including:/li/ulp- Presorting misc. to identify unsellable items or those belonging in another department, preparing items for pricing./pp- Pricing misc. items, identifying specialty or collectible items/pp- Carefully packing misc. items to palletize and prepare for shipment to stores/pulliPerform any tasks needed to keep work area neat and orderly/restock production supplies as needed/liliAble to work cooperatively in a team setting/liliKnowledgeable about items belonging to the Misc department and their resale value and quality/liliFlexible with job changes, willing and able to do other tasks when requested/liliCapable of making speedy and accurate judgments of misc. items based on quality control information received during training or current needs of the stores/liliHelp maintain cleanliness of Processing Center, perform assigned cleaning duties/liliSupport the effort to create a more inclusive workplace environment/liliPlay an integral role in fostering a culture of equity and inclusion within the organization./liliBuild authentic relationships across lines of difference, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, citizenship status, or other identities./liliAdhere to the Safeguarding Policy by ensuring the timely completion of mandatory training and staying updated on relevant training modules to maintain compliance./li/ulpemDaily assignments will rotate based on staffing and operational needs. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position/em./ppbr//ppFull-time, 40 hours a week/ppRotating weekdays off based on group assignment. 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts/ppNonexempt, Hourly Rate of pay is $18.08 to start with an increase to $18.83 at six months./ppRequirements/ppstrongQualifications amp; Keys To Success/strong/ppThis position requires frequent communication and assistance among numerous departments. Therefore, this individual must:/pulliBe able to work independently and adapt to ever-changing needs, job assignments and priorities./liliBasic knowledge of household items and resale value/liliCapable of making speedy and accurate judgments of appliance items based on quality control information received during training or current needs of the stores/liliDemonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, ethnicities, and races. OR is willing to communicate and interact effectively with individuals from diverse cultures, varying abilities, ethnicities, and races./li/ulpbr//ppstrongEssential Requirements/strong/pulliKeep management informed of safety concerns, problems, supplies needed, and whatever is important to the smooth running of the Processing Center/liliMust have the ability to appropriately prioritize daily and immediate tasks/liliMust have the ability to perform any duties assigned by management to help the overall performance of the Miscellaneous/Book Department and Processing Center./liliDemonstrated success working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment/liliContinual learner, willing to seek additional opportunities to gain experience, knowledge and skills. Must be able to fulfill job duties/responsibilities with minimal direction./li/ulpbr//ppstrongPhysical Demands amp; Qualifications/strong/ppThe mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job:/pulliEmployee must have the ability to maintain professional, patient and courteous interactions with a diverse base of customers, donors, clients and other SVdP staff/liliEmployee must frequently stand, walk, talk and hear, use hands to handle or touch product, tools, or controls./liliStand at workstation for 3 hours between breaks for 10-hour shifts/liliEmployee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance, and occasionally lift/move up to 50lbs with assistance from equipment or another person./liliSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus./liliEmployee must be able to follow instructions and work autonomously on assigned job duties/liliEmployee must be able to work assigned shifts consistently and reliably/li/ulpbr//ppstrongNON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY/strong/ppThe District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul does not and shall not discriminate in our employment, services and volunteerism on the basis of age, race, color, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, military service, or use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer’s premises during nonworking hours, or any characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers and vendors. Although the District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul does not generally consider religion in either hiring or the services it provides, because we are a Catholic charity, requiring liaison with the Catholic Church and its members, certain positions involving such liaisons are reserved for members of the Catholic Church. The District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul reserves the right to consider whether the conduct reflected in a criminal conviction demonstrates an incompatibility with the responsibilities of the specific job for which an applicant is applying./ppbr//ppstrongEQUITY/strong/ppSt. Vincent de Paul has a vision for a deeply inclusive environment for our membership, staff, and volunteers. To foster a culture of belonging while providing equitable service delivery above and beyond Equal Opportunity requirements, SVdP candidates must be committed to cultural competency growth and work within diverse teams. SVdP is an Equal Opportunity Employer./ppbr//ppstrongFull-Time Job Benefits/strong/pulliMedical, dental, and vision insurance options/liliFree long-term disability and term life insurance/liliVoluntary short-term disability and life insurance coverage available/liliEmployee 403(b) retirement savings plan and an employer-sponsored SEP-IRA/liliEmployee assistance program/liliGenerous paid time off (PTO) and paid sick time off/li/ul