Warehouse Associate

Savers | Value Village; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for enthusiastic Warehouse Associates to join their team. In this dynamic role, you'll support the mission of championing reuse by safely handling and sorting a variety of merchandise in a centralized processing warehouse. With a focus on teamwork and safety, you will ensure that items are prepared efficiently for delivery to stores. This position offers a chance to contribute to a purpose-driven company that values diversity and invests in the growth of its employees. If you're ready to make an impact in your community while working in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive extended health care plans

Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Paid time off

Mental health services

Qualifications

• Ability to safely handle and sort merchandise.
• Experience in warehouse or retail environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Separate, sort, and process merchandise for stores.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the workstation.

Skills

Sorting and organizing

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com.

Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.

Summary & Positions :

At Savers / Value Village our Centralized Processing Center Associates create an awesome experience for our Customers, Donors and other Team Members. We are hiring for both full-time and part-time positions.

What you can expect :

The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.

To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.

An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.

What you get :

Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.

In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.

Benefits offerings including :

• Comprehensive extended health care plans for full-time Team Members
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• A Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a generous company matching provision to assist you in saving for a secure financial future
• Paid time off from work for leisure or other hobbies
• A range of mental health services to assist you in managing daily life

Summary :

The Warehouse Associate supports the Savers vision by safely handling, separating, sorting and organizing material and goods, in our Centralized Processing Warehouse, which are then prepared for delivery to our stores. We are hiring for multiple positions which may include :

Merchandise Sorters, Graders and Pricers

Essential Job Functions :

1. Responsible for separating, sorting, and processing specific merchandise
2. Responsible for supplying merchandise to various departments through the day, keeping production flowing.
3. Ability to determine what is saleable, what is recyclable and what needs to be thrown away.
4. Maintains cleanliness and organization of the workstation for safety and efficient production.
5. Ability to work safely
6. Other duties as directed by their supervisor