Description

**STARTING WAGE $14.50/HR WITH INCREASE TO $15.00/HR AT 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT!

**COMPANY INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR ALL EMPLOYEES!

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Production Associate is responsible for processing incoming donations and providing them to the retail sales floor. Our culture assumes we can count on one another, engage with respect and professionalism, and continue our exceptional tradition of serving the public and our partners through teamwork and cooperation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately and efficiently sort, grade, price, and rack all donations (including shoes, linens, clothing, bric brac, toys and electronics) and ensure that product provided to the retail area for sale meets the quality standards of CommunityAid.
• In order to improve retail sales figures, understand the types of products we sell, current promotions, and pricing standards based on best practices established by the company.
• Maintain a neat and organized work area (specifically) and the overall store (generally).
• Understand CommunityAid’s sales and marketing methods, including our tagging system.
• Work with a high degree of flexibility and responsiveness to meet store needs, rotating through various production sections weekly, daily, or even hourly, as necessary. Report to and respond to Productions Supervisors’ direction to ensure there is adequate product ready for Retail Associates to run to the sales floor.
• Provide assistance with “rag out,” store opening and closing, and other tasks as assigned by Management.
• Immediately report theft, injuries, and unsafe equipment or conditions to Management.
• Comply with CommunityAid’s Employee Handbook and any other established standards, policies, and directives of CommunityAid Management.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• A positive attitude.
• The ability to work professionally with co-workers and Management.
• The ability to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Function effectively both independently and in a team, depending on the needs of the company.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to focus with attention to detail.
• Flexibility to respond to the changing needs of the work environment, including willingness to move from one job role to another at the direction of Management.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum of six months warehouse or production experience is helpful
Scheduling flexibility and evenings and weekend availability
Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds
Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds
Ability to stand for extended periods

MISSION STATEMENT:

We are neighbors helping neighbors by accepting donations to create quality jobs, offer an affordable shopping experience, and support non-profit partners serving our local community.

SCRIPTURE INSPIRATION:

If you know someone who needs clothes or food, you shouldnt say, I hope all goes well for you. I hope you will be warm and have plenty to eat. What good is it to say this unless you do something to help?

James 2:15-16