Associate-Clothing

buildinghopeinthecity; Fairview Park (OH); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match up

Employer-sponsored health benefits

Bonus compensation plans

Job summary

Common Threads in Ohio is seeking a clothing production associate to process donations from intake to the sales floor, including sorting, hanging, tagging, pricing and stocking.

This full-time position starts at $12/hour, with benefits such as paid time off, employer-sponsored health coverage, retirement plan with employer match up to 3%, and bonus programs. Weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current fashion brands and trends is a plus.
• Willingness to work weekends and closing shifts.

Responsibilities

• Process donations from intake to sales floor.
• Sort, hang, price and stock clothing items.
• Maintain clean backroom and sales floor standards.
• Collaborate with team and adhere to guidelines.

Skills

Brand knowledge

Weekend shift availability

Job description

Position Summary

Work with the clothing production team to process all clothing from intake to sales floor, including, but not limited to: sorting, hanging, tagging, pricing and filling the sales floor.

Position Details

Full or part-time, hourly, non-exempt position
Reports to Store Manager

Primary Job Duties

• Sorting: Process clothing donations, sorting into categories of clothing that meets Common Threads’ sales floor standards, and separating clothing that doesn’t meet standards for textile recycling.
• Hanging and Boxing: Hang in-season clothing, as needed, to stock sales floor. Box off-season clothing and clothing not currently needed, for offsite storage.
• Tagging and Pricing: Evaluate items for quality, condition and brand. Price based on established pricing guidelines.
• Sales Floor: Stock clothing racks in a neat and organized manner.
• Strive to meet established standards in daily clothing production metrics.
• Ensure established guidelines and protocols for all clothing tasks are followed properly.
• Fulfill shared responsibility with the team for cleaning the back room, breakroom, and restrooms.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of brands, trends, vintage, designer, and seasonal item is a plus, but not a requirement
• Ability to work a weekend shift which is defined as any shift that includes closing the store on Friday evening through an open or closing shift on Saturday or Sunday.

Physical and Other Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk and work consistently for short periods of time without sitting
• Ability to walk, twist, pull, and push
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds
• NOTE: Sometimes production areas can be dusty due to indoor/outdoor traffic and nature of donated items and cleaning. Occasional work in outdoor or warehouse environment may be required

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting at $12/hr, commensurate with experience
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan with employer match up to 3%
• Employer-sponsored health benefits (for 30+hrs/wk employees)
• Voluntary supplementary health and life benefits (for 20+hrs/wk employees)
• Bonus compensation plans