Donations Center Inventory & Logistics Specialist (Weekend)

Startdate; Calgary; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Women in Need Society (WINS) Calgary is seeking an Inventory Associate to manage the safe movement of donated items within the Donation Centre. You will greet donors, sort, store, and prepare donations for dispersal to WINS thrift stores and programs.

This role requires weekend availability (Saturdays and Sundays 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.), physical capacity to lift up to 50 lbs solo and 100 lbs with a team, and a commitment to safety and accurate inventory handling. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Forklift operating certification is a definite asset.
• Prior warehouse experience would be an asset.
• Eligible to legally work in Canada.
• Solid organization and multitask abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication in English.
• Basic numeracy to keep counts.
• Able to lift heavy items and work outdoors when required.

Responsibilities

• Promptly greet donors and provide a safe, cheerful donation experience.
• Evaluate items for donation and communicate unacceptable items kindly.
• Unload donations from trucks with the Truck Team.
• Gather information for tax receipts and provide to inventory manager.
• Perform rough sort and transfer goods to workstations.
• Safely bale recyclables and dispose of items as needed.
• Move and store donations with forklift and pallet jack.
• Assemble WINS store orders and load trucks for distribution.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area and follow health & safety practices.

Skills

Effective communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 education

Forklift certification asset

Job description

Women in Need Society (WINS) Calgary is seeking an Inventory Associate to manage the safe movement of donated items within the Donation Centre. You will greet donors, sort, store, and prepare donations for dispersal to WINS thrift stores and programs.

This role requires weekend availability (Saturdays and Sundays 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.), physical capacity to lift up to 50 lbs solo and 100 lbs with a team, and a commitment to safety and accurate inventory handling. Training provided.