Tag Sorter
There are two Tag Sorting shifts on Saturday*:
9 am - 12:00 pm
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tag Sorters work together with Cashiers and Taggers to ensure that all consignors are paid correctly for their sold items. Tag Sorting is the process of consolidating all the tags for each consignor. Individuals will be sorting, counting and entering the tags into the consignor database. This position is a good choice for individuals who are pregnant or for other reasons would like to be fairly stationary during the shift.
Tag Sorting is a very important job at the Consignment Sale. Consignors will be paid correctly for the items that they sell only if tags are sorted and calculated correctly! For that reason, a system has been developed that can move quickly, but also has enough double-checks built in so that no errors slip by. Tag sorting is also a very focused job and volunteers need to get as much done as possible during each shift so that our post-sale process can get underway as soon as possible.
We are supportive of moms who need to bring a newborn or infant (up to 6 months only) along to this shift. In fairness to others serving their three hour shift, if your child becomes too much of a distraction, taking you away from your shift responsibilities, you may be asked to fulfill your three hour commitment by helping with tag tallying or data entry following the sale.
Here is a brief description of the position. The Tag Sorting Coordinator will first collect tags from the cashiers. They are then sorted into 100’s (1 – 99, 100 – 199, 200 – 299, etc…). Each volunteer will be given a range of numbers to work with through the remainder of the process. When the majority of the tags are sorted into their bags, the next phase can be started. Next, the tags within each bag must be organized, counted and recorded. First, sort the tags by price, counting along the way. Take a Tag Tally Sheet and fill out the consignor number, and your name at the top left. Then, write the total number of tags in the circle at the top right. Fill out the remainder of the sheet by listing the price in the left-hand column, and the number of tags at that price on the right. Double check your work by adding up the total number of tags in the quantity column. Place a rubberband around the tags and place them in the baggie. The Tag Tally Sheet should be placed in the bag so that the consignor number can be read through the clear side of the baggie.
The Tag Sorter Coordinator will demonstrate exactly what to do when you arrive for your shift. If you have any questions about your shift or the sale in general, please contact the Coordinator. Her email and phone number will be listed on your confirmation email. We are looking forward to working with you at the sale!
* It is possible that these shifts be changed depending on space availability at the school.