Recycler - London (Full Time)

Who We Are

Talize is a proudly Canadian owned and operated for-profit thrift retailer. At Talize, we aspire to challenge boundaries and make fashion sustainable, unique, and affordable – we recognize the importance of shopping sustainably. We're passionate about sustainable fashion because we know we're helping the planet at the same time as providing our customers with amazing value That means offering unbeatable prices on brand names, designer fashions, accessories, leather goods, footwear, housewares, book, toys and more – all while contributing to the health and sustainability of our planet.

At Talize, you'll be serving the community by helping them lead a more sustainable lifestyle. A place with unlimited opportunities to learn and grow while unleashing your highest potential each day. You'll be part of a "people and customer first" culture; a workplace that is fun, fast paced, collaborative, diverse and inclusive. We provide a productive work environment, where every perspective is valued. Talize also takes a holistic approach for providing great benefits and rewarding employees.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is proactive, agile, and business savvy individual who is committed to getting better everyday. You are a passionate influencer with strong communication skills, who is open to giving and receiving feedback. You are customer-centric with an ability to act as a mentor amongst your peers. Of course, you also deliver consistent results by aligning yourself with Talize's values.

The Role

The Recycler is responsible for efficiently managing donated merchandise, ensuring it is properly sorted, weighed, and processed according to company standards. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and organization in the processing area, operating equipment like balers and compactors, and adhering to health and safety protocols.

Availability Requirements: Candidates are required to have open availability between 7:30am to 5:30pm from Monday to Friday with a possibility of having shifts during weekends, and holidays.

Duties and Responsibilities

Departmental Duties

• Offload trailer of donated merchandise, placing all merchandise in appropriate bins.
• Weigh bins, properly record and label, and put in order from oldest to newest.
• Monitor garbage levels, ensure garbage bins are removed before full.
• Frequently check garbage compacter level and operate when necessary.
• Continuously monitor stock levels for sub-departments and replenish bins when stock level is low.
• Relocate re-routed bins to respected sub-departments.
• Properly dispose of all unsellable and ragged off merchandise, and hazardous material.
• Monitor donation bins at the front of the store and transfer items to the back area to be processed.
• Bail all unsellable or ragged off merchandise.
• Oversee all back stock work.

Health and Safety

• Ensure that the merchandise processing area is kept in an organized and clean manner in accordance to company housekeeping standards.
• Take precautionary measures and follow company guidelines against external and internal theft.
• Maintain a safe workplace by identifying and properly removing any hazards and reporting hazards to management and the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Immediately report employee accidents to management.
• Ensure proper PPE is worn while performing various tasks.
• Practice safe lifting and handling of merchandise.

Other Duties

• Input date, driver, vendor, location number and cart weight into the receiving spreadsheet to monitor stock on hand inventory levels.
• Assist management with the preparation and execution of sale days.
• Perform additional job related duties as requested by management.

Core Competencies

• Communication: effective verbal and written communication skills are crucial for conveying ideas, collaborating with colleagues, and presenting information clearly.
• Adaptability: the ability to quickly adjust to changing circumstances and embrace new technologies, processes, or methods.
• Problem Solving: the capacity to identify challenges, analyze them, and develop practical solutions.
• Time Management: efficiently managing one's own time and tasks to meet deadlines and goals.
• Teamwork: collaborating with others, valuing diversity of perspectives, and contributing to group success.
• Technical Proficiency: proficiency in the necessary tools, software, and equipment relevant to the individual's role.
• Critical Thinking: the ability to evaluate information and make informed decisions based on evidence and logic.
• Self-Motivation: taking initiative and being proactive in pursuing personal and professional development.
• Emotional Intelligence: understanding and managing one's emotions and effectively relating to others in the workplace.
• Ethical and Professional Behavior: demonstrating integrity, honesty, and professionalism in all interactions.

Education, Experience and Requirements

• 1+ years of experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Previous experience operating a forklift, bailer, or garbage compactor is considered an asset.
• Previous work in a thrift retail environment is considered an asset.
• Valid Class G Driver's Licence with 3 years of experience driving delivery vans preferred.

Physical Requirements and work environment:

• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of shift.
• Ability to operate forklift machine.
• Constant bending, reaching, and using hands for repetitive actions.
• Lifting and carrying items up to 50lbs without assistance throughout shift.
• Pushing and pulling merchandise containers on wheels weighing up to 500lbs.
• Exposure to dust — all of designated shift.
• Exposure to periodic temperature fluctuations and noise levels.
• Work schedule hours will include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Interaction with customers, clients and the public at large.

Talize is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment, where all Team Members and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Talize. Please note, only the candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Talize welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.