Description:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receives, sorts, stores and prices donations as per directions and standards
- Process donated items by unloading, sorting, packing, storing, bailing and reloading the donations
- Lifts and relocates bags and boxes to determined areas as required. Assists with heavy lifting as required
- Climbs ladders and stores seasonal product in overhead storage bins
- Separates recycling and garbage, and processes both according to the direction given, including into truck for removal
- Meets assigned daily targets; counts, weighs and record incoming and outgoing donations
- Maintains general cleanliness along with the safety and functionality of warehouse and property in accordance with all safety policies and guidelines
- May operate the forklift to move goods as necessary after sufficient training
- Shares janitorial duties in common spaces such as washroom and kitchen
- Ensure work stations for volunteers are clear and ready before they arrive
- Provide positive and courteous service to customers
- May process customer transactions at the sales counter including cash and debit/credit sales ensuring accuracy and in accordance with policies and procedures
- May assist with accurate opening and closing of store procedures when required, including POS terminals and till
- Assist in keeping the general sales floor neat & clean and assure product displays are kept full and are tidy
- Keep stock rotated as per schedule or as directed by supervisor
- May implement store layout plans to attract customers including window displays and merchandise displays; Arrange and display sales items
- Work with volunteers as assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Certifications:
- The incumbent will have completed Public School
Experience:
- The incumbent must have the following experience before hire:
- Up to three months of prior related experience including experiences with warehouse receiving/processing/distribution of goods, and customer service
- Knowledge of lifting guidelines are an asset
Required Skills/Knowledge:
- Physical Effort/Dexterity Required
- The performance of the job requires frequently standing for long periods of time, twisting, bending, crouching, reaching overhead, pulling and pushing, kneeling & lifting up to 50 pounds
- Concentration Required
- The performance of the job requires frequent safety awareness and sorting of donations
- Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility