Associate Workroom/Receiving (CSJ) Job at Mennonite Central Committee
Mennonite Central Committee Leamington, ON
$17.50 an hour
Position Title
Associate Workroom/Receiving (CSJ)
FTE
1.00
Compensation Type
Hourly
Salary Minimum
$17.50
Salary Description
Benefits
Location City
Leamington
Location Country
Canada
Location Description
Applications Close Date
May 25, 2023
Start Date
Jun 26, 2023
Start Date Flexible
Term Length
9 weeks
Qualifications
All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.
To be eligible, youth must:
Preferred
- Self-motivated and willing to take initiative while at the same time willing to work as a team with staff and volunteers
- Ability to create an atmosphere of a positive Christian presence within the shop
- Strong interpersonal skills with people of all ages and backgrounds
- Willing and able to work with a variety of people in a friendly way
- As a retail business – must be willing and able to work a variety of hours including evenings and Saturdays
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and exert 11 to 25 lbs. of force frequently
- Requires about 7.5 or more hours of intermittent standing or walking in a standard workday
- Ability to repeatedly bend or stoop to floor level shelves and able to reach upper shelves with use of a stool or a ladder when necessary
- Sitting may be required only intermittently and occasionally
- Ability to make quick and thoughtful decisions
- Basic computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, Internet)
- Healthy balance of patience and energy
- Heart for justice, active peacemaking and global understanding
- Police vulnerable sector check (required upon hire
To be eligible, youth must:
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and,
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Preferred
- Experience working with volunteers
- Awareness of second hand market, retail trends and merchandising
- Knowledge of antiques and collectibles
Job Synopsis
This Canada Summer Jobs position is responsible for keeping up with inventory flow in a fast paced, high capacity setting.
The Associate’s assignments will mainly be in the workroom, including the receiving area: loading and unloading vehicles and sorting donated items, in the workroom area: cleaning and pricing donated and seasonal goods, and maintaining a flow of goods to the retail floor.
The Associate will also assist in the retail area as needed: as a cashier, merchandising and replenishing shelves while maintaining shop cleanliness.
The Associate will work in close collaboration with all of the Co-ordinators/Managers of the shop and is accountable to the General Manager.
As required, the Associate will receive health and safety training including WHMIS and First AID, CPR upon hire.
Thrift on Mill seeks to be a friendly, caring presence in the community, showing value and respect to all. Practicing and promoting faithful stewardship and care for God's creation and raising funds for MCC are also key components to the mission statement of this and other MCCO Thrift Shops.
MCC is a charitable organization that partners with churches and community organizations worldwide to walk with people who are disadvantaged. MCC supports activities that provide emergency assistance, reduce poverty, and promote healthy communities, sustainable living and alternatives to violence. As an internationally recognized NGO, MCC currently serves in 57 countries with 716 partners, 1133 staff and 40,000 volunteers.
The Associate’s assignments will mainly be in the workroom, including the receiving area: loading and unloading vehicles and sorting donated items, in the workroom area: cleaning and pricing donated and seasonal goods, and maintaining a flow of goods to the retail floor.
The Associate will also assist in the retail area as needed: as a cashier, merchandising and replenishing shelves while maintaining shop cleanliness.
The Associate will work in close collaboration with all of the Co-ordinators/Managers of the shop and is accountable to the General Manager.
As required, the Associate will receive health and safety training including WHMIS and First AID, CPR upon hire.
Thrift on Mill seeks to be a friendly, caring presence in the community, showing value and respect to all. Practicing and promoting faithful stewardship and care for God's creation and raising funds for MCC are also key components to the mission statement of this and other MCCO Thrift Shops.
MCC is a charitable organization that partners with churches and community organizations worldwide to walk with people who are disadvantaged. MCC supports activities that provide emergency assistance, reduce poverty, and promote healthy communities, sustainable living and alternatives to violence. As an internationally recognized NGO, MCC currently serves in 57 countries with 716 partners, 1133 staff and 40,000 volunteers.
Challenges
Key Responsibilities
General
Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador for MCC mission and values in every interaction with customers and donors; providing excellent customer service
Support Co-ordinators/Managers as needed to meet the demands of daily operations
Assist with special events and projects as needed
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with volunteers
Greet customers and donors, respond to questions and provide outstanding customer service.
Workroom and Retail
Comply with all policy and regulations regarding donation acceptance
Work in conjunction with other staff to ensure the smooth flow of recycling, garbage and other waste to appropriate areas
Assist staff and volunteers with unloading donor’s vehicles
Utilize the POS system to cash customers out or administer returns, covering cash when needed
Assist staff and volunteers with unloading donors’ vehicles as applicable
Be proactive in maintaining clean work spaces that meet health & safety standards, in the workroom and on the retail floor
Assist in the ongoing organization of receiving area, workroom, and seasonal storage
Sort, clean and price donations in various departments as needed
Use a discernable eye when dealing with antiques and collectibles, ensuring one of a kind pieces are brought to the attention of the appropriate assistant manager
Assist in maintaining the stock on the floor and setting up merchandise displays on the sales floor when needed
Other
Assist with kitchen responsibilities (set up, clean up, etc.)
Share the news about MCC and MCC Thrift Shops in the community
Perform other job related duties as assigned
Participate in MCCO orientations, provincial meetings, Peace Conference and Staff Development Day
Participate in a local faith community, being willing to use personal gifts within this community and model nonviolent peacemaking through respectful interaction with others
Maintain a high level of integrity, reflecting Christian respect and Christ's unconditional love to those with whom you work, including colleagues, partner agencies, the homeless and marginalized
Answer inquiries about MCC from constituency and general public; communicate MCC's values
Model nonviolent peacemaking through respectful daily interactions with staff and the public
Workroom and Retail
Utilize the POS system to cash customers out or administer returns, covering cash when needed
Other
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