Associate Processing- Softlines

at  Mennonite Central Committee

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.

Required

• 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
• Ability to make quick and thoughtful decisions
• Willingness to grow and learn new skills
• Basic social media skills (Instagram, Facebook)
• Healthy balance of patience, humour and energy
• Heart for justice, active peacemaking and global understanding
• Create a customer centric culture – create a positive experience in all interaction points with customers, donors, volunteers, and colleagues
• Basic working knowledge of MS Office programs including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting, prioritizing a wide variety of tasks required
• Willing to work within and promote MCC Thrift Operating Principles
• Required to work non-standard hours, including evenings and Saturdays
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and exert 11 to 25 lbs. of force frequently
• May require 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
• Valid ‘G’ Ontario driver’s license
• Police vulnerable sector check (required upon hire)
• Legally able to work in Canada

Preferred

• Experience working with volunteers
• Merchandising experience
• Awareness of second-hand market and retail trends
• Knowledge of antiques, collectibles, and brand recognition
• Experience with Point of Sales systems and processing cash transactions

LOCATION DESCRIPTION

This role works at Thrift on Kent, 50 Kent Ave, Kitchener, Ontario

Please refer the Job description for details