Inventory Associate (Weekends Only)

Women in Need Society; 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

Reportingto the Manager - Inventory and working as part of the Donation Centre team, theInventory Associate is responsible for the safe and effective movement ofdonations within the Donations Centre. Ona daily basis, the Inventory Associate works with donations by initiallyreceiving the items, shepherding them through the sorting process by the SortTeam, storing the sorted donations until they are required, moving non-usableitems to recycle & disposal, and readying donations for dispersal as usableinventory to WINS thrift stores and programs.

We are seeking candidates available to work weekend shifts at the Donation Centre on Saturdays and Sundays, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Dutiesand Responsibilities:

ReceivingDonations

• Promptlyand positively greet donors and provide them with a safe, cheerful, and thanks-filleddonation experience
• Evaluateitems for donation and make decisions on whether offered donations areacceptable. Communicate to donors regarding any unacceptable items in a kindand respectful manner
• Work with the Truck Team to unloaddonations from trucks from retail store and donor pick-ups
• Gather information for tax receiptpurposes, confirm with the donor, and provide to Manager - Inventory

Sort,Processing, Moving and Storage

• Performan efficient and consistent initial rough sort of donations (ex: clothing,household, electrical, seasonal, etc.) and transfer incoming goods toappropriate Sort Team workstations
• Safelybale recyclables and disposal items; store recycled and disposals safely untilpick-up or delivery
• Ensureflow of goods through the Sort areas by providing full rough-sort bulk bins andremoving empty bulk bins from the Sort areas
• Removesorted and graded product from the Sort areas as needed to storage, recycle ordisposal
• Moveand store donations/inventory throughout the Donation Centre with safe andcorrect usage of the forklift and pallet jack
• Ensurethat donations/inventory is stored in the correct locations and properlycounted and tracked
• AssembleWINS retail store orders based on order sheets and assist the Truck team inloading trucks for distribution
• Removerecycle and disposal items in conjunction with WINS selected contractor or,where necessary, directly to landfill

Teamwork

• Actas an ambassador for WINS both on and off the job
• Maintainexcellent donor, employee, and volunteer relations through positive, kind, andprofessional interactions with others
• Engageand support individual and corporate group volunteers to ensure that theirexperience is fun and rewarding
• Maintainongoing communication with management on any issues or concerns

Health& Safety and Industrial Hygiene

• Positivelyengage in and comply with all WINS health & safety practices, procedures,and policies
• Gatherdonations and dispose of garbage left outside the Donations Centre
• Maintaina safe working area for all employees, donors, volunteers, clients, andcustomers by ensuring workstations, aisles, and loading docks are clean, tidy,and clear of clutter

Otherduties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

Education

• Grade12 education, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Forkliftoperating certification is a definite asset

Experience

• Prior warehouse experience wouldbe an asset.

Personal/Professional Attributes

• Eligible to legally work in Canada
• Anunderstanding of and affinity for the WINS brand, mission, and role with ourclients, customers, volunteers, donors, and community
• Solidorganization skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Effectivecommunication skills including proficiency in verbal and written English
• Basicnumeracy is required to keep counts
• Awelcoming and empathetic demeanor with an ability to build and maintainpositive relationships with other employees and individual & corporatevolunteers
• Flexibilityto comply with a work schedule with shifts throughout the week
• Ableto stand for long periods of time
• Willingto work outdoors occasionally
• Ableto correctly and safely lift a minimum of 50lbs/23kg individually, and100lbs/45kg as part of a team, on a routine, consistent, and regular basis
• Work-readywith CSA approved steel-toed safety boots

About Us

Join an organization that is making a difference in the lives of thousands of Calgary women and their families. The Women in Need Society (WINS) is a Calgary-based charity dedicated to providing essential programs, resources, and connections that help women thrive. Guided by our Mission of connecting women and their families with the resources they need to build stability andresilience;WINS works every day to create opportunities for women to move from crisis to community.

Together with donors, government, and community partners, WINS provides wrap-around support to women experiencing abuse, poverty, social isolation, or homelessness. Our Vision is to build a community where all women are thriving and creating resilient families. As part of our commitment to sustainability and empowerment, WINS also operates a successful social enterprise through our WINS Thrift Stores and the MORE Store by WINS. These stores provide Calgarians with affordable shopping options, create meaningful employment opportunities for women, and help fund our charitable programs. By shopping and donating to WINS, Calgarians support local families while being kind to the environment.

At WINS, y your work has purpose and you will find a workplace where your expertise is valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your work contributes to meaningful, measurable change.

The culture at WINS is built upon our values. These values are at the heart of who we are and how we serve our community.

Integrity: Our actions match our words. We do what we say and say what we mean. Diversity: Diversity makes us stronger. We welcome and respect different people, perspectives, and experiences.Sustainability: We care for people and the planet. Our actions today impact our world tomorrow. Collaboration: We are better together. Working as a team, we strive for excellence in all we do. Innovation: We imagine the possibilities. We continuously strive toward greater impact.