Production Associate - Part Time

Community Aid Inc; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company incentive program

Job summary

CommunityAid Inc. is hiring a part-time Production Associate in Reading, PA. The role involves processing incoming donations and preparing items for the retail floor. Starting wage is 14.50/hour with an increase to 15.00/hour at 90 days, plus an incentive program for employees.

The position requires flexibility to move between production areas and to assist with daily store operations, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, accuracy, and safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Willingness to work in a warehouse environment.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Accurately sort, grade, price, and rack donated items for sale.
• Understand products, pricing and promotions to support store targets.
• Maintain a neat, safe, and organized work area and assist with opening/closing tasks.
• Rotate through production sections as needed and report to Supervisors.
• Report theft, injuries, or unsafe conditions to Management.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Reading - Reading, PA 19560Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $15.00 - $15.00Travel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: WarehouseThe jobs listed are examples of the typical positions that CommunityAid may hire for when openings exist. The listing does not mean that any positions are currently open or available at this time.

STARTING WAGE $14.50/HR WITH INCREASE TO $15.00/HR AT 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT!
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 Behaviors


• Strong interpersonal relationship skills


• A positive attitude


• The ability to work professionally with co-workers and Management


• The ability to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment


• Function effectively both independently and in a team, depending on the needs of the company


• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment


• The ability to focus with attention to detail


• Flexibility to respond to the changing needs of the work environment, including willingness to move from one job role to another at the direction of Management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred


• Minimum of six months warehouse or production experience is helpful


• Scheduling flexibility and evenings and weekend availability


• Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English


• Adherence 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.