Hardline Associate

Hardline Associate

1.00

Salary

$39,752.00

Supplemental Medical/Dental/Vision, Life Insurance, AD&D, Retirement, EAP, LTD

Kitchener

Canada

Nov 03, 2021

Dec 01, 2021

This salaried full-time position is responsible for keeping up with inventory flow in a fast paced, high-capacity setting. This position works closely with the management team in the day-to-day requirements of the shop.
The Associate’s assignments are mainly in the workroom and may include:

The receiving area - loading and unloading vehicles and sorting donated items

The workroom area - cleaning and pricing donated goods, organizing overflow items and maintaining a flow of goods to the retail floor

Logistics – driving cube van of items to various locations (e.g. other shops, landfill etc.)

Occasionally the Associate will be needed in the retail area:

Cash – working as a cashier, assisting with floats and daily reconciliations

The retail floor - merchandising and replenishing shelves and maintaining shop cleanliness.

Working hours include evenings and Saturdays and are reflective of shop hours. The Associate will work in close collaboration with all of the shop staff team and volunteers.
As required, the Associate will receive health and safety training including WHMIS and First AID, CPR upon hire.
Thrift on Kent 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 more than 45 countries with over 475 partners, 1,000 staff and 40,000 volunteers.

General

Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador for MCC mission and values in every interaction with customers and donors

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

Ensure MCC Ontario policies and procedures are followed

Workroom and Retail

Assist Coordinators in developing strategies to meet revenue targets in their areas of focus

Be proactive in maintaining clean workspaces that meet health & safety standards, in the workroom and on the retail floor

Assist with light cleaning to ensure immaculately clean retail and workroom environment (e.g. sweeping, dusting displays, recycling & garbage collection, etc.)

Assist in the ongoing organization of receiving area, workroom, sell-on items, and seasonal storage

Sort, clean and price donations in various departments as needed

Area of focus and responsibilities may be concentrated on key areas

Assist in maintaining the stock on the floor and setting up merchandise displays on the sales floor

Operate Point of Sale terminal and handle cash, gift cards and card payments with complete accuracy

Assist with cash floats and daily reconciliations

Use a discernable eye when dealing with antiques and collectibles, ensuring one-of-a-kind pieces are brought to the attention of the appropriate staff members

Drive cube van to and from recyclers, landfill, and transport goods to other locations etc.

Assist staff and volunteers with loading and unloading donors’ vehicles

Assist with accurate tracking and documentation of sell-on goods

Comply with all policies and regulations regarding donation acceptance

Ensure staff and volunteers follow all established protocols related to Covid-19

Other

Assist with kitchen responsibilities / Maintain and coordinate the volunteer break room

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, articulating the importance of MCC’s criteria for workers, all of whom serve as representatives of the Mennonite and Be in Christ churches which support MCC

Model nonviolent peacemaking through respectful daily interactions with staff and the public