Production Associate

The Salvation Army Southern California • Billings, MT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Thrift Store Associate supports the daily operations of The Salvation Army Thrift Store by sorting incoming donations, evaluating items for quality, preparing merchandise for sale, and maintaining clean, organized retail and production areas. This position ensures efficient processing and a positive shopping experience for customers while upholding The Salvation Army’s mission and values.

Requirements

• Background Check: Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies
• Ability to maneuver, to remain in a stationary position, to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead, to lift 25 pounds, to access and produce information from the computer, to operate telephone, to understand written information
• Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.

Nice To Haves

• No Experience required
• Ability to sort and evaluate merchandise
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team
• Supportive of The Salvation Army’s mission
• Able to reflect and model the high standards of our organization

Responsibilities

• Sort and evaluate donated goods for quality, cleanliness, and suitability for sale.
• Assist with unloading donation vehicles and receiving donations from the public.
• Stock shelves, racks, and displays to maintain a clean and organized sales area.
• Rotate inventory to ensure timely movement of merchandise.
• Provide friendly, helpful customer service as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of processing, storage, and retail areas.
• Follow all safety and operational procedures.

Benefits

• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)
• Vacation benefit – 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment; vacation accrual is pro-rated for part time hours.)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service) with at least 21 hours worked per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed