Material Handler - Part-time

Hope Services•Watsonville, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler represents Hope Services at its retail thrift store and greets and assists donors. The role unloads donations, performs an initial quality assessment, sorts merchandise, and helps ensure that the donation receiving area operates efficiently. The position also provides support services by working with individuals with disabilities. The work involves constant physical activity, including lifting, moving, and sorting large loads of materials throughout the day. The employee may be exposed 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 regarding merchandise quality.
Ability to read, write, and speak English (preferred) and have 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 people receiving services.
Ability to maintain a positive, friendly attitude and a neat, clean, 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 (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.
Perform quality control and dispose of unsellable merchandise according to store disposal policies.
Place priced items on display and maintain neat and clean displays.
Maintain acceptable attendance, personal hygiene, and dress code standards.
Work closely with store management and other associates to ensure donations reach the sales floor in a timely manner.
Clean all work areas at the end of each shift.
Demonstrate good work habits and a positive attitude toward facility operations, and serve as a positive role model for individuals receiving rehabilitation services.
Follow safety rules and report accidents or injuries immediately.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding Hope Services clients.
Perform other duties as assigned.