Production Associate: Full-Time & Part-Time

Community Aid•Hanover, PA

About The Position

The Production Associate processes incoming donations and prepares them for the retail sales floor. The role involves sorting, grading, pricing, and racking donated items while ensuring that products meet CommunityAid’s quality standards. Associates learn the products, promotions, pricing practices, and tagging system used by the company, and help maintain an organized and safe work area. They work flexibly across production sections and respond to supervisors’ direction to keep enough product ready for Retail Associates. The position also supports store opening and closing, “rag out,” and other management-assigned tasks. The job posting lists full-time and part-time availability and a starting wage of $14.50 per hour, increasing to $15.00 per hour after 90 days, with a company incentive program for all employees.

Requirements

Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Meet consistent attendance and weekly-hours expectations defined by the employee’s Department of Labor status (full-time, part-time, or seasonal).
Ability to frequently lift and carry 21 to 35 pounds and occasionally carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push and pull up to 20 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Strong interpersonal relationship skills and the ability to work professionally with coworkers and Management.
Positive attitude and ability to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment, with attention to detail.
Flexibility to respond to changing work needs, including willingness to move between job roles at Management’s direction.
Scheduling flexibility and availability for evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
At least six months of warehouse or production experience is helpful.
Ability to embrace, exemplify, and endorse CommunityAid’s 12 Core Behaviors.

Responsibilities

Sort, grade, price, and rack donations accurately and efficiently, including shoes, linens, clothing, bric-a-brac, toys, and electronics.
Ensure products prepared for the retail area meet CommunityAid’s quality standards.
Understand products for sale, current promotions, and company pricing standards and best practices.
Maintain a neat and organized work area and contribute to keeping the overall store organized.
Learn and follow CommunityAid’s sales and marketing methods, including its tagging system.
Rotate through production sections as needed, responding flexibly to store needs.
Follow Production Supervisors’ direction and ensure adequate product is ready for Retail Associates to bring to the sales floor.
Assist with “rag out,” store opening and closing, and other tasks assigned by Management.
Immediately report theft, injuries, and unsafe equipment or conditions to Management.
Comply with the Employee Handbook and other CommunityAid standards, policies, and management directives.