Production Associate Position Description

The Production Associate helps achieve the mission of Adelante Thrift by receiving and processing donations according to established procedures. This position will work with a team of staff and volunteers to pick-up donations from locations across the community and screen all donated good for sales floor quality, and divide donations into the correct departments, item type, sizes, etc.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Help pick-up and unload donations from trucks.

  • Review quality of items to ensure only saleable merchandise is marked for the sales floor.

  • Follow established procedures to sort items by department, item type, size, and other factors determined by the Production Manager.

  • Help maintain an organized, safe, and clean back of store.

  • Assist with transferring and receiving items from the warehouse.

  • Other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to safely lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods of time, as well as bend, stoop reach, and walk unassisted.

  • Visual acuity to sort items according to department, type, size, and color.

  • Past warehouse or retail experience a plus.

  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment with a team made of staff and volunteers.

  • Basic verbal communication in English required.

  • Willingness to cross-train on other functions of the store team a plus.

  • Driver’s license with safe driving record and valid insurance.

  • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

This is  a part-time (20-24 hours per week) position. Salary is $16.00/hour. Paid holidays. No other benefits available for part-time positions.

Interested applicants may apply using our online application.