Merchandise Processing Supervisor - Mississauga (Full Time)

at  TALIZE

ABOUT US:

Talize is a proudly Canadian owned and operated national for-profit retailer offering quality resale apparel and housewares at unbeatable prices. As Canada’s newest and most unique shopping experience we offer new, like-new, and vintage items all under one roof. That means fantastic deals on brand names and designer fashions, and housewares!

EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience working in a retail warehouse environment.
• 1+ years of supervisory experience in a high volume fast-paced environment.
• Previous work in a thrift retail environment is considered an asset.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of shift.
• 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.

Leadership

• Support the Merchandise Processing Manager by coordinating the efforts of the Merchandise Processing Team Members and Recyclers to ensure timely flow of merchandise to the sales floor- maintaining inventory levels.
• Assist the Merchandise Processing Manager with the selection, screening, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of Merchandise Processing Team Members and Recyclers.
• Lead in the training of Merchandise Processing Team Members and Recyclers in the sorting, inspecting, grading and rolling of all merchandise – among other tasks.
• Coach Team Members throughout the shift to ensure standards are achieved and maintained.
• Work as an integral part of the management team by providing support, attending meetings, and sharing information.

Employee Relations

• Support the Merchandise Processing Manager with providing direction to Merchandise Processing Team Members and Recyclers regarding company policies and procedures.
• Recognize and report policy infractions to the Merchandise Processing Manager or General Manager.
• Assist in the implementation of employee recognition programs and events.

Health and Safety

• Monitor the merchandise processing and recycling area to ensure it 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. Take appropriate action when external and internal theft occurs.
• Provide a safe workplace by identifying and properly removing any hazards and reporting hazards to the Merchandise Processing Manager, General Manager and Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Immediately report and document employee or customer accidents to the Merchandise Processing Manager or General Manager.

Departmental Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with the sorting, inspecting, grading, pricing, rolling and ragging of merchandise.
• Assist the Merchandise Processing Manager with the preparation and execution of sale days.

Other Duties

• Maintain professionalism while communicating with peers, managers and customers.
• Collaborate with store management to ensure operations and production work as a team toward the same goals - this may include sharing some responsibilities between the two departments.
• Perform additional job related duties as requested by the Merchandise Processing Manager or General Manager.