Inventory Associate

11 hours ago

Calgary AB TB M, Canada Women In Need Society Full time $30,000 - $50,000 per year

The Inventory Associate will help to advance the organization's strategic goals by embracing the mission, vision, and values of WINS.

Reporting to the Team Lead - Inventory and working as part of the Donation Centre team, the Inventory Associate is responsible for the safe and effective movement of donations within the Donations Centre. On a daily basis, the Inventory Associate works with donations by initially receiving the items, rough sort, storing the sorted donations until they are required, moving non-usable items to recycle & disposal, and readying donations for dispersal as usable inventory to WINS thrift stores and programs.

We are looking for someone primarily with open availability 7:30am-4:00pm.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Promptly and positively greet donors and provide them with a safe, cheerful, and thanks-filled donation experience
  • Evaluate items for donation and make decisions on whether offered donations are acceptable. Communicate to donors regarding any unacceptable items in a kind and respectful manner
  • Work with the Truck Team to unload donations from trucks from retail store and donor pick-ups
  • Gather information for tax receipt purposes, confirm with the donor, and provide to Manager - Inventory
  • Maintain excellent donor, employee, and volunteer relations through positive, kind, and professional interactions with others
  • Engage and support individual and corporate group volunteers to ensure that their experience is fun and rewarding
  • Positively engage in and comply with all WINS health & safety practices, procedures, and policies
  • Assemble WINS retail store orders based on order sheets and assist the Truck team in loading trucks for distribution
  • Remove recycle and disposal items in conjunction with WINS selected contractor or, where necessary, directly to landfill
  • Safely bale recyclables and disposal items; store recycled and disposals safely until pick-up or delivery.
  • Ensure flow of goods through the Sort areas by providing full rough-sort bulk bins and removing empty bulk bins from the Sort areas.
  • Remove sorted and graded product from the Sort areas as needed to storage, recycle or disposal.
  • Move and store donations/inventory throughout the Donation Centre with safe and correct usage of the forklift and pallet jack or other moving equipment.
  • Ensure that donations/inventory is stored in the correct locations and properly counted and tracked.

Here's What You'll Need:

  • A friendly and energetic personality with customer service focus
  • Previous experience in a retail, customer service environment is an asset
  • Solid communication and interpersonal skills
  • Flexible availability - able to work various shifts including weekends
  • Grade 12 Diploma and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to physically lift 50 lbs individually or 100 lbs as a member of a team
  • Ability to problem solve, multi-task and prioritize daily work
  • Ability to perform under pressure and address complaints in a timely manner
  • Eligible to work in Canada
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time throughout each shift
  • CSA approved steel-toe boots

The Women in Need Society is an equal opportunity employer. At WINS we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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