Leading Sorter

Sorter | Lifeline Employment

Term: Casual

Location: Rockhampton

Remuneration: $35.10 p/hr + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay)

Responsibilities

• Assist with the supervision and training of sorters and volunteer staff and, when required, assist with organising staff rosters, checking timesheets and sign-on sheets for paid and volunteer staff.
• Ensure staff are aware of and comply with all Workplace Health and Safety and Code of Conduct policies and procedures.
• Work with supervisors to assist in the continued development and improvement of Distribution Centre responsibilities and services.
• Provide assistance to ensure donated stock is sorted to meet production targets and quality standards required for all markets.
• Assist with sorting of donated goods when required.
• When requested, oversee the processing of shop orders to ensure adequate stock is distributed as available, monitor the number of crates sent to shops and oversee the sorting of bric-a-brac, books and other items in the distribution area.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained in good working order and arrange repairs as required.
• Ensure only appropriately trained staff operate equipment.
• Provide assistance with ordering items when required ensuring all items are stored appropriately.
• Promote a harmonious working environment where teamwork and a strong work ethic are encouraged.
• Understand and be responsible for quality control standards.
• May perform work requiring minimal supervision either individually or in a team environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy in all matters relating to staff, customers, procedures and security.
• Undertake other duties as directed by your supervisor within the scope of the position and abide by all relevant policies, procedures, standards and legislation as they apply to the position.
• Act as a customer focused, values-based team member and work collaboratively with other UnitingCare Community staff and volunteers to achieve strong results across all the activities provided by the Directorate.
• Ensure all paperwork relative to your role is recorded accurately and on a daily basis.
• Work harmoniously with volunteers and other employees to promote a positive team environment.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme.
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events.
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others.

Diversity & Inclusion

UnitingCare is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Child Safe & Child Friendly

Provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children. Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services. Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.