Thrift Processing Associate

About the role

The Thrift Processing Associate supports 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 contributes to revenue generation, volunteer engagement, and the mission of Catholic Charities to bring hope to life.

Responsibilities

• Donation intake and processing
  • Greet and assist donors in a friendly, respectful, and professional manner
  • Assist with donation receiving, unloading, and donor support as needed
  • Sort, inspect, process, and prepare donated merchandise for the sales floor
  • Assist with pricing merchandise according to store guidelines and quality standards
  • Maintain efficient product flow from donation intake to the retail floor
  • Support daily production and processing goals to ensure operational efficiency
  • Identify damaged, unsafe, or unsellable items and follow proper disposal procedures
• Organization and production support
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe workstations and processing areas
  • Assist with moving merchandise, racks, bins, and materials throughout the production area
  • Work collaboratively with supervisors and team members to minimize processing backlog and maintain workflow efficiency
  • Assist with maintaining organized storage and processing areas
  • Follow safety procedures and proper lifting techniques
• Teamwork and communication
  • Work collaboratively with supervisors, coworkers, volunteers, and community workers
  • Communicate respectfully and effectively using clear verbal communication
  • Follow directions from supervisors and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
  • Contribute to a healthy and respectful team environment
  • Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, and reliability in daily responsibilities
• Other duties
  • Represent Catholic Charities in a professional and mission-centered manner
  • Participate in trainings and staff meetings as assigned
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of St. Vincent Center

Requirements

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Standing, walking, bending, moving, lifting or assisting with lifting 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Performing other work requiring physical exertion, talking, and hearing on a regular basis (up to 90% of the time)
• Work is performed in a fast-paced processing, warehouse, retail, and food bank environment with moderate noise levels
• May include evening, weekend, and outdoor work

Non-Physical Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred; or one year of relevant experience in production, warehouse, thrift, recycling, or related field accepted in lieu of education
• Experience in production, warehouse, retail, or thrift store environment preferred
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment preferred
• Ability to maintain organization and efficiency in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community workers
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to follow direction and complete assigned tasks efficiently
• Ability to meet daily production and processing goals
• Basic proficiency with workplace technology preferred
• Valid driver’s license and minimum liability insurance for WA State, preferred
• Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities liability insurance provider (required if driving)
• Forklift experience preferred
• Employment is conditional upon being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Pay

$17.13-$17.50 per hour

Schedule

28 hours per week; availability required during store hours: Mon-Sat, 9:00am-7:00pm

Benefits

• WA State Sick Leave: 1 hour for every 40 hours worked
• Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment