BFM Foundation (Canada) is a national Christian organization with over 50 Mission Thrift Stores across Canada. The net revenue from all Mission Thrift Stores is devoted to the Joint Ministry of BFM Foundation (Canada) and Bible League Canada. These funds are used to establish adult literacy programs, provide church planter training, children’s ministry programs, and distribute Bibles in many places around the world. The stores are operated primarily by dedicated volunteers.

Summary

Mission Thrift Store St Thomas is currently seeking a Production Associate who understands and supports the vision and purpose of BFM Foundation (Canada). production associate must have strong relational qualities and maintain a professional appearance. They must understand the needs and wants of a thrift store customer and be able to motivate volunteers to meet production standards. The production associate must understand and oversee inventory control, pricing and production standards and be able to motivate volunteers within her/his department.

The production associate will work with each department to maximize production and sales floor success by modelling an excellent work ethic and promoting cleanliness in the store. The production associate must ensure the department they are working in is following the store’s policies and procedures set by the Store Manager.

Main Activities

- Sorting, cleaning and pricing products.
- Communicate effectively and clearly with volunteers and staff.
- Ensure that work areas are clean, explicit and meet safety standards.
- Regularly maintain and tidy products displayed within the sales floor space.
- Regularly maintain the cleanliness of the shelves and display areas.



Priority assistance in the department with the highest need.
- Assist and complete other tasks that the management team requires.

Secondary Activities

- Dedication, dependability and reliability.
- Be able to solve problems with good judgment and make decisions
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
- Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment with grace and good humor.
- Have good conflict resolution skills, be organized and neat.

Skills The must demonstrate the following skills:

- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task; work in a fast-paced environment with grace and good humor
- Good conflict resolution skills
- Be organized and neat
- Be able to solve problems with positive judgment
- Effective verbal, written and listening communication skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30lbs
- Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing for long periods of time, sitting, stretching, bending and lifting.

Knowledge The Production Associate must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

- Knowledge of store policies and procedures
- Experience with retail sales and working with volunteers is preferred

Personal Attributes

Must maintain strict confidentiality in performing his/her duties and must demonstrate the following personal attributes:

- Be honest and trustworthy
- Be respectful
- Be flexible
- Demonstrate sound work ethics

If you feel you have the passion and skill set that would help to advance the purpose of Mission Thrift Store St Thomas, we look forward to hearing from you!

Pay: $17.60 per hour

Benefits

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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