Processing Associate - Specialty- FT (3- month contracts)

Homeward Trust; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading social enterprise in Edmonton as a Processing Associate. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring donated items are sorted and cleaned for those transitioning out of homelessness. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want you on our team!

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School or GED equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Sort, price, and clean donated items efficiently.
• Prepare items for Housing Support as needed.
• Ensure the functionality of electronic items.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Processing Associate - Specialty- FT (3- month contracts)

Find Furniture, 5120 122 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Req #61

Thursday, May 29, 2025

About us

Find Furniture Bank (Find) is part of Homeward Trust Holding Company (HTHC) a not-for-profit organization that operates companies in support of the mission of ending homelessness.

Findis a social enterprise, operating in partnership with Homeward Trust Foundation (HTF) and housing-focused community agencies. Find’s goals are to provide essential furnishings free of charge to individuals and families who are moving out of homelessness and to supply low-cost, quality furniture and housewares for sale to the public.

Find’s creation has its roots in the realization that access to affordable furniture was a key component in allowing the homeless to be housed, and housing sustainability.

At your core, you should be passionate about helping people. We work with a diverse group of people to help our most vulnerable friends transition out of homelessness and into their new home through the Housing Support program and human connection is a must. You are excited to work in a high energy environment; you are organized and detail oriented and you love not just achieving goals but crushing them!

Duties and Responsibilities

Processing Associates are an integral part of Find making sure that all donated items are safely and efficiently sorted, priced, and placed in their appropriate areas according to established standards. This role is responsible for sorting, pricing, and cleaning donated items This includes but is not limited to:

Sorting

• Sort and direct items received into proper designated areas andbins
• Evaluate household items for quality,conditionand visualappearance
• Clean items thoroughly to display in our stores forsale
• Price items by following established pricing guidelines and affix price tags to items asrequired
• Move merchandise to the sales floor and place in theappropriate area(s)
• Participate in recycling initiatives (blue bin and electronic)
  
  

Housing Support

• Prepare and mark boxed dish sets and pot/pan sets for the Housing Support program
• Remove and stage Housing Support picks as per client chart in assigned warehouse bay(s) from the retailfloor
• Receive and account for product orders (beds, vacuums, cribs, andadditionalproduct) on receipt fromsuppliers
• Assembly of pre-purchased furniture as directed
  
  

Testing

• Ensure the functionality of electronic/mechanical items for Housing Support /Retail floor.
• Clean and repair items as per established policies and procedure.
• Dispose of unsellable electronics as per established safe disposal methods.
• Merchandise and place product as per store layout and in conjunction with front store staff guidance.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and general warehouse space.
• Additional Duties as assigned.

Steam Cleaning

• Conduct daily morning checks of the steam cleaner, ensuring that it is properly filled with the appropriate levels of chemicals for effective operation.
• Maintain a safe work environment by organizing the workspace, securely stacking furniture, and strictly adhering to provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines and professional training provided by Thermax.
• Assess the volume of furniture requiring cleaning and formulate a daily cleaning plan that considers the requirements of Housing Support , retail, and the online store. Prioritize the Housing Support initiative.
• Thoroughly inspect furniture items for signs of damage, such as rips, tears, cleanliness issues, and any indications of pests like bed bugs or rodents.
• Perform vacuuming on furniture pieces to ensure that no debris remains lodged in crevices and folds.
• Keep track of the steam cleaner's usage by maintaining a checklist of fill frequency.
• Conduct routine checks of filters, tubes, and other components to identify and remove debris that might impact the steam cleaning process.
• Familiarity with various chemicals used in the cleaning process, including Anti Foam, Citrus, and Powerhouse cleaner, and the ability to use them in appropriate proportions (equal parts 12 oz.).
• Ensure a dry and safe working area by effectively using a squeegee to eliminate excess moisture on the floor during and after the cleaning process.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Minimum of High School or GED equivalent.
• Open and transparent communication skills – written and verbal.
• Availability Monday through Sunday with flexibility to work evening as required.
• Experience in excellent customer service.
• Ability to work in steel toe shoes/boots.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Solid analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear criminal record check.

This competition will close at 4:30 p.m. on June 12, 2025. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you are a team-oriented, innovative, and goal-oriented individual who is passionate about helping others, this role is perfect for you. Join Find's fun and focused work culture and help end homelessness in Edmonton!

Find is an open and flexible team because of the diverse backgrounds of our staff. This includes professional background, subject matter expertise, culture, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, language, hobbies, etc. We strongly encourage women, minorities, and people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

• Find Furniture, 5120 122 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada