Production Associate: Turnstyles & Merchandise Prep

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

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, Inc. seeks a Production Associate to support TurnStyles donations, inspect, test, price and tag merchandise, and move items to the sales floor.

The role requires following guidelines to ensure quality merchandise and managing a daily piece-rate output with guidance from the Production Manager. Responsibilities include assisting volunteers, maintaining clean work areas, and backing up on the sales floor or donation bay as needed.

Qualifications

• 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 must understand they are a visible representative of the Archdiocesan Church
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Follows existing guidelines to ensure proper testing, cleaning, pricing and tagging of merchandise.
• 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, hanging and tagging of clothing and other items at a rate of 80+ pieces per hour.
• 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

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Multitasking

Proficient computer knowledge

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, Inc. seeks a Production Associate to support TurnStyles donations, inspect, test, price and tag merchandise, and move items to the sales floor.

The role requires following guidelines to ensure quality merchandise and managing a daily piece-rate output with guidance from the Production Manager. Responsibilities include assisting volunteers, maintaining clean work areas, and backing up on the sales floor or donation bay as needed.