Thrift Processing Associate

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington•Union Gap, WA

4d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Thrift Processing Associate is responsible for supporting the day-to-day back-end operations of the St. Vincent Center, including donation intake, sorting, processing, pricing, and preparing merchandise for the retail sales floor. This role supports efficient and organized production processes that contribute to revenue generation, volunteer engagement, and the mission of Catholic Charities to bring hope to life. The Thrift Processing Associate works collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community workers to maintain a safe, productive, and organized work environment while supporting daily production goals and maintaining a consistent flow of quality merchandise to the sales floor.

Requirements

Standing, walking, bending, moving, lifting or assisting with lifting 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis, and performing other work requiring physical exertion, talking, and hearing on a regular basis (up to 90% of the time).
High school diploma or GED preferred; or one year of relevant experience in production, warehouse, thrift, recycling, or related field accepted in lieu of education
Experience in production, warehouse, retail, or thrift store environment preferred
Experience working in a fast-paced environment preferred
Ability to maintain organization and efficiency in a fast-paced production environment
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community workers
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to follow direction and complete assigned tasks efficiently
Ability to meet daily production and processing goals
Basic proficiency with workplace technology preferred
Valid driver’s license and minimum liability insurance for WA State preferred
Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities liability insurance provider
Forklift experience preferred
Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience preferred

Responsibilities

Donation intake and processing
Greet and assist donors in a friendly, respectful, and professional manner
Assist with donation receiving, unloading, and donor support as needed
Sort, inspect, process, and prepare donated merchandise for the sales floor
Assist with pricing merchandise according to store guidelines and quality standards
Maintain efficient product flow from donation intake to the retail floor
Support daily production and processing goals to ensure operational efficiency
Identify damaged, unsafe, or unsellable items and follow proper disposal procedures
Organization and production support
Maintain clean, organized, and safe workstations and processing areas
Assist with moving merchandise, racks, bins, and materials throughout the production area
Work collaboratively with supervisors and team members to minimize processing backlog and maintain workflow efficiency
Assist with maintaining organized storage and processing areas
Follow safety procedures and proper lifting techniques
Teamwork and communication
Work collaboratively with supervisors, coworkers, volunteers, and community workers
Communicate respectfully and effectively using clear verbal communication
Follow directions from supervisors and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
Contribute to a healthy and respectful team environment
Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, and reliability in daily responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned
Represent Catholic Charities in a professional and mission-centered manner
Participate in trainings and staff meetings as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of St. Vincent Center