Material Handler

Hope Services • San Jose, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Hope Services is Silicon Valley’s leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. We seek candidates who share our inspirations & aspirations. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging at all levels.

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Salary: $18.45 per hour

Purpose:
Represents Hope Services at our retail thrift store and is responsible for greeting and assisting donors; unloading, perform initial quality assessment of merchandise, sort the merchandise and ensure that the donation receiving area operates efficiently. Provide support services by working with individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, plus experience working in a retail, thrift, or clothing store.
• Ability to make quick decisions regarding merchandise quality.
• Ability to read, write and speak English (preferred) and have a basic math aptitude.
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, customers, donors, and persons receiving services.
• Ability to maintain a positive, friendly attitude and a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.
• Ability to provide support services by working with people with developmental disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read, write and speak English

Responsibilities

• Greets donors in a courteous manner.
• Unloads donations from vehicles, offers tax receipts, and maintains accurate daily donor counts.
• Keeps the area observed by donors neat, clean, and well organized.
• Pre-sorts donated goods and places items into the designated material handling equipment.
• Transfer material handling equipment to the area to be sorted, graded, and hung.
• Perform quality control, and dispose of unsellable merchandise according to store's disposal policies.
• Place priced items on display, maintain neatness and cleanliness of displays.
• Maintains acceptable attendance, personal hygiene, and dress code standards.
• Works closely with store management and other associates to ensure donations reach the sales floor in a timely manner.
• Cleans up all work areas at the end of each shift.
• Demonstrates good works habits for employees and program participants, maintaining a positive attitude towards the operation of the entire facility, and is a positive role model for individuals receiving rehabilitation services.
• Ensures all safety rules are adhered to. Reports accidents or injuries immediately.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding Hope Services clients.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED