Production Associate-Hard Goods, Turnstyles (part time)

About the role

Successfully promote and support the mission of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas as guided by the Catholic Social Teachings. Assist with production & handling of TurnStyles’ donations and move merchandise from the donation bay, through inspection, testing, pricing and on to the sales floor. The Production assistant will work to reach a daily quote for items produced to the sales floor under the direction of the Production Manager while supporting sales and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Follow existing guidelines to ensure proper testing, cleaning, pricing and tagging of merchandise.
• Ensure quality merchandise and assess items to confirm no product recalls exist before placing merchandise on the sales floor.
• Under the guidance of the Production Manager, work in an assigned daily position for up to 8 hours.
• Primary function: sorting, hanging and tagging of clothing and other items at a rate of 80+ pieces per hour.
• Assist other volunteers with answering questions regarding the production process.
• Connect volunteers with a supervisor when additional assistance is needed.
• Maintain safe and organized work spaces in all processing areas of the store.
• Serve as a backup on the sales floor and donation bay when needed.
• Must be a team player.

Requirements

• Demonstrate a passion for the mission of Catholic Charities.
• Be willing to perform by the agency’s values: love, patience, kindness, faithfulness, self-control, and joy.
• Understand that as a visible representative of the Archdiocesan Church you will not publicly oppose Catholic teachings nor advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (including public speech, demonstrations, writing, or social media).
• 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 50 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 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.

Schedule

Position hours will vary with evenings and weekends possible.