Production Associate, Hard goods Turnstyles

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, Inc. is seeking a Production Associate to support TurnStyles donations, inspect and price merchandise, and move items from donation bay to the sales floor. You will work under the Production Manager to meet daily item-production quotes while helping to maximize sales and profitability.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and mission-driven service. The position requires ability to stand and lift up to 25 pounds, willingness to work flexible hours

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a passion for Catholic Charities mission.
• Must complete VIRTUS training, background screening, drug testing, and ongoing training as required.
• Strong customer service experience, effectively handling donor and/or customer complaints.
• Solid knowledge of retail or thrift store operations preferred.
• Proficient computer knowledge.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Follows guidelines for testing, cleaning, pricing, and tagging merchandise to ensure quality items reach the sales floor.
• Under supervision, work up to 8 hours in an assigned daily position.
• Sort, price, and stage household décor at 65+ pieces per hour.
• Coach new employees in learning and executing the production process.
• Assist volunteers with questions about the production process; connect them with a supervisor when needed.
• Maintain safe, organized workspaces in all processing areas of the store.
• Serve as backup on the sales floor and donation bay when required.
• Position hours vary; evenings and weekends possible.
• Be a team player and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Flexible hours

Multi-tasking

Proficient computer skills

Thrift store knowledge

Values-driven

Education

High School Graduate; college graduate preferred

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Successfully promote and support the mission of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas as guided by the Catholic Social Teachings. Assisting with production & handling of TurnStyles' donations and moving merchandise from the donation bay, through inspection, testing, pricing and on to the sales floor. The Production associate will work to reach a daily quote for items produced to the sales floor. This will be under the direction of the Production Manager while supporting sales and profitability. CCNEK is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Production Associate

• Follows existing guidelines to ensure proper testing, cleaning, pricing and tagging of merchandise. Ensures quality merchandise and assesses items to ensure no product recalls exist, before placing merchandise on the sales floor.
• Under the guidance of the Production Manager, Production assistant will be responsible for working in an assigned daily position for up to 8 hours.
• Primary function is sorting, pricing, and staging household décor items at a rate of 65+ pieces per hour.
• Coach new employees In learning and executing the production process.
• Assist other volunteers with answering questions regarding to the production process. Connect Volunteers with Supervisor when additional assistance is needed.
• Maintains safe and organized works spaces in all processing areas of the store.
• Serves as a backup on the sales floor and donation bay, when needed.
• Position hours will vary with evenings and weekends possible
• Must be a team player
• Other Duties as assigned

Requirements

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrate a passion for the mission of Catholic Charities
• Must be willing to perform by the agency's values: love, patience, kindness, faithfulness, self-control, and joy
• Catholic Charities promotes a diverse workforce. Employees are not required to be Catholic, however, employees of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas must understand that they are a visible representative of the Archdiocesan Church and as such will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic Faith nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration, or writing including the use of social media or other digital technologies
• Must complete VIRTUS training, background screening, drug testing, and any ongoing training as required
• High School Graduate; college graduate preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and motivate associates and volunteers.
• Strong customer service experience, effectively handling donor and/or customer complaints.
• Solid knowledge of retail or thrift store operations preferred.
• Proficient computer knowledge.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift, push or move up to 25 pounds on a repeated basis.
• Stand and/or walk for long periods of time (up to 9 hours at a time).
• Required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Visual functions including near and distance vision and depth perception.
• Work is primarily performed in a warehouse area where the worker is subject to temperature changes, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, proximity to moving mechanical parts and exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, and/or gases.