Production Pt - Westland

Objective

Handle donated items and add value to product by improving the quality and presentation of merchandise. Prepare items for re-sale and pull rag out for other purposes. Assure smooth flow of merchandise through store and efficient use of resources

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

1. Production

• Unload carts, bags and boxes of donated items with care and caution
• Fill floor racks and remove rag out
• Inspect, sort and prepare for display shoes, boots, apparel and accessories
• Merchandise product in displays as directed by Store Manager/Assistant Manager
• Keep production area organized and clean to improve safety
• Prepare items for re-sale by inspecting, sorting sellable and non-sellable items, and hanging clothing as needed
• Run racks of merchandise to floor as needed
• Pull rag out to designated areas

2. Additional responsibilities

• Ensure that all duties are carried out in a timely and orderly fashion so that VOA Michigan functions in the most efficient manner possible
• Maintain compliance with VOA Michigan policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to move or handle merchandise throughout the store
• Ability to closely inspect and make appropriate decisions on the value of product
• Ability to freely access all areas of store including selling floor and stock area
• Knowledge of variation in quality and value amongst apparel, accessories and shoe brands
• General skills to keep work area clean and organized
• Ability to understand and follow simple directions

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Works primarily inside, may be subject to seasonal elements. Works closely with Store Manager and Assistant Manager. May interact with a diverse public. May be subjected to interruptions throughout the day. May be subject to hostile and/or emotionally upset public.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, stand lift at least 25 pounds, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, carry, walk and hear. The vision requirement includes close and distant vision.

VOAMI is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion for both our employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.