Thrift Store Production Worker

Union Rescue Mission•Covina, CA

129d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Thrift Store Manager, the Thrift Store Production Worker is responsible for assisting the production crew in cleaning, prep, and tagging merchandise such as bric-a-brac, books, electronics, shoes, accessories, household items, etc. WORK PRINCIPLE: Colossians 3:23 is the foundation of URM’s standard for employment, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.” The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a humble heart attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives without any ulterior motives or agendas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, required.
Ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic.
Perform in a fast-paced environment and possess strong organizational skills.
Ability to determine the value of donations.
Must exhibit strong customer service skills.
Clear communication skills, both written and oral.
Excellent time management skills and detail oriented.
Ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment.
Must be an effective team member.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Requires manual dexterity for regular repetitive finger motion such as frequent reaching, pulling, pushing, and lifting objects and operating equipment.
Requires manual ability to operate a pallet jack.
Requires regular standing, walking, sitting, crouching, stooping, speaking, hearing, and seeing.

Nice To Haves

Thrift store, warehouse, assembly line or restaurant experience, a plus.
Fluency in Spanish, both verbal and written, a plus.

Responsibilities

Cleans, tags, and packs merchandise for pricing.
Determines which items are perishable and which are recyclable and discards unsellable items.
Assists other departments/positions, as needed.
Sets the pace for sorting.
Records production numbers daily. (i.e., carts, units, etc.)
Communicates regularly with management about store issues.
Actively engages customers on floor sales to increase donations and merchandise sales.
Ensures monthly revenue goals are met.
Provides excellent customer service by greeting and assisting customers and donors; and responds to customer inquiries/complaints in a timely manner.
Ensures store and displays are maintained, clean, and attractive.
Maintains safety including all Health and Security policies and procedures.
Conducts tasks and other projects as assigned by the Store Manager.
Commitment to URM mission, vision, and core values.
Encourages guests in their faith and growth in Jesus Christ.