Thrift Store Production Associate

Department:

Thrift Store Reports to: Manager Position type: Part time (16 - 32 hrs/week) Pay range: $16-$19

Position Summary:

The purpose of the La Plata County Thrift Store is to help provide financial support to the animal shelter by processing and selling donated goods. The primary duties of a Production Associate is to assist with merchandising, sort, price, and stock donated goods quickly and efficiently.

Duties and Responsibilities:

: Upon receiving items from first sort (Dock). Sort, clean, price, and prepare donated items for the sales floor in accordance with standard operating procedures. : Transfer items to the appropriate departments ensuring merchandise is stocked and maintained at all times. Rotate stock in accordance with managers vision for store layout. : Greet customers and assist shoppers and donors as needed. Use a customer service approach when responding to customer questions, comments, or complaints. Maintain a cheerful, welcoming, and supportive attitude toward all customers, staff, volunteers, and donors. Represent LPCHS in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner. Share the mission of LPCHS with customers or the general public in an informed and enthusiastic manner. : Ability to work with a variety of people in a busy work environment. Work collaboratively with staff in the Thrift Store and Shelter and demonstrate flexibility in assisting other departments when necessary. Remain in compliance with LPCHS dress code and hygiene standards. : Clean and organize the store, displays, and warehouse as needed. Maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse bathroom and participate in closing tasks. Receive direction and independently execute tasks with minimum supervision. Report for work at scheduled time, ready to perform work functions, and remain on task while completing the entire scheduled shift. Follow all safety procedures.

Skills and Qualifications:

Must be able to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds (using proper team lifting techniques) Must be able to sustain hours of standing, walking, lifting, and bending Comfortable working with cats and dogs

Pay:

$16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Paid time off Paid training Store discount Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person