Donation Sorting & Material Handler (MONDAY AM)

The Donation Attendant/Material Handler contributes to the Mercer Island Thrift Shop’s success by maximizing store sales through skilled and efficient handling of incoming donations.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide excellent customer service to patrons and donors
• Receive and distribute donations
• Maintain a well-organized production and receiving area
• Provide information to donors on acceptable donations according to the store’s best practice guidelines
• Maintain visual standards and cleanliness of the receiving area
• Stock product to the sales floor and rotate merchandise
• Communicate and cooperate with staff, volunteers and management
• Consistently apply safety, loss control and prevention techniques
• Handle the organization and clean up of work stations and equipment at the end of each shift.

Educational Benefits

• This position provides experience working in the retail side of a nonprofit organization, working with a volunteer work force including people with disabilities. Gain knowledge in merchandising concepts, production processes, maximizing sales for a variety of consumer goods, business planning and reporting functions.

Minimum Qualifications and Working Conditions

• Ability to stand and work with rigorous physical activity.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. using teamwork, appropriate lifting techniques and moving aids
• Ability to listen and communicate verbally to volunteers, staff, and the public in an effective manner
• Ability to work in a two story building
• Ability to work around allergy-aggravating used merchandise

To Apply:

Follow the link to complete the application,

MyImpactPage - Thrift Shop Volunteer Application