Material Handler - Part-time

Hope Services•Watsonville, CA

About The Position

Hope Services is hiring a part-time Material Handler to represent the organization at its retail thrift store. The role greets and assists donors, unloads and assesses donated merchandise, sorts goods, and helps keep the donation-receiving area operating efficiently. It also provides support services by working with individuals with disabilities. The Material Handler works closely with store management and other associates to move donations through processing and onto the sales floor in a timely manner. The position requires maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area, following store disposal policies, and protecting the confidentiality of Hope Services clients. The work involves constant physical activity, including lifting, moving, and sorting large loads of materials throughout the day, and may involve exposure to dirt and dust. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working in a retail, thrift, or clothing store.
Ability to make quick decisions about merchandise quality.
Ability to follow written or verbal instructions.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, customers, donors, and people receiving services.
Ability to maintain a positive, friendly attitude and a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.
Ability to provide support services while working with people with developmental disabilities.
Basic math aptitude.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read, write, and speak English (preferred).

Responsibilities

Greet donors courteously.
Unload donations from vehicles, offer tax receipts, and maintain accurate daily donor counts.
Keep the donor-facing area neat, clean, and well organized.
Pre-sort donated goods and place items into designated material-handling equipment.
Transfer material-handling equipment to the area where items are sorted, graded, and hung.
Assess merchandise quality and dispose of unsellable goods according to store policies.
Place priced items on display and keep displays neat and clean.
Meet attendance, personal hygiene, and dress-code standards.
Work with store management and other associates to ensure donations reach the sales floor in a timely manner.
Clean work areas at the end of each shift.
Demonstrate good work habits and a positive attitude, serving as a positive role model for individuals receiving rehabilitation services.
Follow safety rules and immediately report accidents or injuries.
Maintain confidentiality regarding Hope Services clients.
Perform other duties as assigned.