Material Handler - Lynnwood Thrift Store (Weekends Required)

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler

Employment Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time or Part-Time

Department: Retail Operations

Reports To: Production Supervisor/Assistant Manager/Store Manager

Location: Lynnwood WA

Compensation: $17.50 per hour

About Us:

Bella's Voice is a Washington-based nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping pets and the people who love them together. Through our Pet Resource Center, community outreach programs, and mission-driven thrift stores, we provide critical support to families facing financial hardship while promoting animal welfare throughout our communities.

At Bella's Voice, we believe every pet deserves a safe, loving home and that compassion extends to both animals and people. Our work is powered by dedicated employees, volunteers, donors, and community partners who share our commitment to making a meaningful difference every day.

Position Overview:

The Material Handler supports the daily operations of Bella's Voice thrift stores by receiving, moving, sorting, organizing, and transporting donated merchandise throughout the production and sales areas. This position helps ensure merchandise flows efficiently from donation intake to the sales floor while maintaining a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive, unload, inspect, and transport donated merchandise safely and efficiently.
• Sort donations into appropriate processing categories.
• Stage merchandise for pricing and merchandising.
• Operate carts, pallet jacks, rolling bins, and other approved equipment safely.
• Remove damaged or unsellable merchandise following company procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized storage and production areas.
• Assist with inventory movement between departments.
• Rotate merchandise and support store replenishment.
• Prepare merchandise transfers as needed.
• Assist with opening and closing duties.
• Support seasonal resets and special projects.
• Follow all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Report hazards and equipment issues promptly.
• Assist donors with unloading donations.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Represent Bella's Voice and its mission positively.

Required Qualifications:

• 18 Required
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse, retail, or production experience preferred.
• Dependable with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Ability to safely lift and move merchandise.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand or walk for extended periods.
• Frequently bend, reach, stoop, squat, and twist.
• Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work indoors and outdoors as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental &Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 20% Employee Discount
• Paid Training & Development

Schedule & Compensation

• 8:45 to 5:15 shifts required
• Saturday and Sunday availability required.

Job Description Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities described above are intended to provide a representative summary of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all work requirements. Employees may be assigned additional duties asbusiness needs evolve. Bella's Voice reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bella's Voice is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a workplace free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with applicable federal, Washington State, and local laws.

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• What is your day-to-day availability?
• How many hours per week are you interested in?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18