Thrift Processing Associate

Catholic-Charities-Serving-Central-Washington; Union Gap (WA); On-site; USD 34,098,000 - 35,101,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

WA State Sick Leave

Job summary

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington seeks a Thrift Processing Associate to support the St. Vincent Center’s donation intake, sorting, processing, and pricing.

You will help prepare merchandise for the sales floor and ensure efficient production flow, while collaborating closely with staff, volunteers, and community workers in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and strong communication to uphold safety and quality standards across warehouse, thrift, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; or one year of relevant experience accepted in lieu of education.
• Experience in production, warehouse, thrift store, or related field preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Donation intake and processing.
• Greet donors professionally and assist as needed.
• Sort, inspect, and prepare merchandise for the sales floor.
• Assist with pricing according to store guidelines.
• Maintain clean, safe workstations and processing areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Position Summary:The Thrift Processing Associate is responsible for supporting the day-to-day back-end operations of the St. Vincent Center, including donation intake, sorting, processing, pricing, and preparing merchandise for the retail sales floor. This role supports efficient and organized production processes that contribute to revenue generation, volunteer engagement, and the mission of Catholic Charities to bring hope to life. The Thrift Processing Associate works collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community workers to maintain a safe, productive, and organized work environment while supporting daily production goals and maintaining a consistent flow of quality merchandise to the sales floor.Responsibilities:Donation intake and processingGreet and assist donors in a friendly, respectful, and professional mannerAssist with donation receiving, unloading, and donor support as neededSort, inspect, process, and prepare donated merchandise for the sales floorAssist with pricing merchandise according to store guidelines and quality standardsMaintain efficient product flow from donation intake to the retail floorSupport daily production and processing goals to ensure operational efficiencyIdentify damaged, unsafe, or unsellable items and follow proper disposal proceduresOrganization and production supportMaintain clean, organized, and safe workstations and processing areasAssist with moving merchandise, racks, bins, and materials throughout the production areaWork collaboratively with supervisors and team members to minimize processing backlog and maintain workflow efficiencyAssist with maintaining organized storage and processing areasFollow safety procedures and proper lifting techniquesTeamwork and communicationWork collaboratively with supervisors, coworkers, volunteers, and community workersCommunicate respectfully and effectively using clear verbal communicationFollow directions from supervisors and complete assigned tasks in a timely mannerContribute to a healthy and respectful team environmentDemonstrate accountability, professionalism, and reliability in daily responsibilitiesPerform other duties as assignedRepresent Catholic Charities in a professional and mission-centered mannerParticipate in trainings and staff meetings as assignedPerform other duties as assigned to support the success of St. Vincent CenterJob Requirements:The following requirements are those that are normally required for the performance for this position. Any disabled applicant who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, shall be deemed to meet these requirements.Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, moving, lifting or assisting with lifting 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis, and performing other work requiring physical exertion, talking, and hearing on a regular basis. These physical demands are required up to 90% of the time. Work is performed in a fast-paced processing, warehouse, retail, and food bank environment with moderate noise levels and may include evening, weekend, and outdoor work.Non-Physical Requirements:EducationHigh school diploma or GED preferred; or one year of relevant experience in production, warehouse, thrift, recycling, or related field accepted in lieu of educationExperienceExperience in production, warehouse, retail, or thrift store environment preferredExperience working in a fast-paced environment preferredSpecial SkillsAbility to maintain organization and efficiency in a fast-paced production environmentAbility to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community workersStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to follow direction and complete assigned tasks efficientlyAbility to meet daily production and processing goalsBasic proficiency with workplace technology preferredLicensure, Registration, CertificationValid driver’s license and minimum liability insurance for WA State, preferredMust be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities liability insurance provider, required if drivingForklift experience preferredEmployment is conditional upon:Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when requiredWage: $17.13-$17.50 per hourSchedule: 28 hrs per week; availability required during stores hours: Mon-Sat, 9:00am-7:00pmBenefits:WA State Sick Leave- 1 hour for every hour 40 hours workedAnnual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment