Production Associate - Full-Time

Community Aid Inc; East Hempfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

CommunityAid Inc. is seeking a Production Associate to efficiently process incoming donations and prepare products for sale on the retail floor. You will sort, grade, price, and rack items such as shoes, clothing, linens, toys, and electronics while maintaining quality standards.

You must be flexible to rotate through production areas, adhere to company policies, and report safety concerns. The role requires standing for long periods and the ability to lift heavy items.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Six months warehouse or production experience helpful.
• Proficient reading, writing and speaking English.
• Scheduling flexibility including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to frequently lift 21–35 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Accurately sort, grade, price, and rack donations for sale.
• Maintain a neat and organized work area and store.
• Rotate through production sections to meet store needs.
• Report to Productions Supervisors and assist with opening/closing tasks.
• Report theft, injuries, and unsafe conditions to Management.
• Follow Employee Handbook and company policies.

Skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Flexibility

Physical stamina

English proficient

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

**COMPANY INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR ALL EMPLOYEES!PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:The Production Associate is responsible for processing incoming donations and providing them to the retail sales floor. Our culture assumes we can count on one another, engage with respect and professionalism, and continue our exceptional tradition of serving the public and our partners through teamwork and cooperation.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Accurately and efficiently sort, grade, price, and rack all donations (including shoes, linens, clothing, bric brac, toys and electronics) and ensure that product provided to the retail area for sale meets the quality standards of CommunityAid.In order to improve retail sales figures, understand the types of products we sell, current promotions, and pricing standards based on best practices established by the company.Maintain a neat and organized work area (specifically) and the overall store (generally).Understand CommunityAid’s sales and marketing methods, including our tagging system.Work with a high degree of flexibility and responsiveness to meet store needs, rotating through various production sections weekly, daily, or even hourly, as necessary. Report to and respond to Productions Supervisors’ direction to ensure there is adequate product ready for Retail Associates to run to the sales floor.Provide assistance with “rag out,” store opening and closing, and other tasks as assigned by Management.Immediately report theft, injuries, and unsafe equipment or conditions to Management.Comply with CommunityAid’s Employee Handbook and any other established standards, policies, and directives of CommunityAid Management.CORE COMPETENCIES:Embrace, exemplify, and endorse CommunityAid’s 12 Core BehaviorsStrong interpersonal relationship skillsA positive attitudeThe ability to work professionally with co-workers and ManagementThe ability to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environmentFunction effectively both independently and in a team, depending on the needs of the companyThe ability to work in a fast-paced environmentThe ability to focus with attention to detailFlexibility to respond to the changing needs of the work environment, including willingness to move from one job role to another at the direction of ManagementQUALIFICATIONS:High School diploma or equivalent preferredMinimum of six months warehouse or production experience is helpfulScheduling flexibility and evenings and weekend availabilityProficient in reading, writing and speaking EnglishAdherence to consistent attendance and weekly hours expectations defined by employee’s DoL status (full-time/part-time/seasonal)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to frequently lift and carry 21 to 35 pounds.Ability to occasionally carry up to 50 pounds.Ability to push and pull up to 20 pounds.Ability to stand for extended periods.