Thrift Production Associate (Overland Park, KS)

General Duties

• Accept and sort donations.

• Tag, hang, and place on sales floor sorted donations

• Demonstrate solid judgement when determining acceptable donations.

• Communicate with Hillcrest Manager regarding incoming donations.

• Learn point of sale.

• Open and close store and donation center as needed. Hours are Monday through Friday 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday 10 am to 6 pm.

• Working with volunteers, making their experience meaningful.

• Maintain an effective working relationship with staff, volunteers, Hillcrest clients, and customers.

• Answer telephone and provide Hillcrest information, directions, meeting the caller’s needs.

• Daily cleaning and straightening of Hillcrest donation areas, keeping them neat and clean.

• Regular maintenance of Hillcrest equipment and vehicles.

• Other duties as assigned.

The following duties are considered essential to successfully perform this position:

• Demonstrate the ability to build, motivate, and support a team while modeling servant leadership.

• Communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, customers, and donors.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to follow written instructions, safety procedures, job aids, and company policies, and to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, customers, and volunteers.

• Provide attentive listening and clear communication in a retail environment.

• Operate basic computer systems and software necessary for retail and operational functions.

• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive retail and warehouse environment.

• Assist with moving, sorting, stocking, and merchandising donated items.

• Support volunteer engagement and supervision when applicable.

• Comply with organizational policies, including confidentiality, safety, and operational procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

• Basic computer literacy.

• Must pass a criminal background check, sexual offender registry check, and drug screening.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain current automobile insurance, and maintain an acceptable driving record.

• Retail, thrift store, or resale experience.

• Volunteer management experience.

• Experience working in ministry, nonprofit, or mission-driven environments.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ability to routinely lift

Additional Compensation:

• Store Discounts

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible / part-time employees eligible for Health & Wellness program

Benefits:

• 13 Holidays 12 Bank Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday

Schedule:

• Weekends required

• Day shift

• Monday to Saturday

Typical end time:

• 6:30 PM CST

Typical start time:

• 9:30 AM CST

This Job Is Ideal For...

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follows Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)

• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more

• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education

• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.00- $18.00 per hour

Hillcrest Thrift is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, or any other protected status.