Production Associate, VG (Term Position)

Job Synopsis

The Mission of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Thrift Shops is to create local and global impact through innovative nonprofit enterprises. Through over 85 shops across North America, revenue is generated for MCC’s global relief and development projects, and for local communities through Community Support programs and MCC Saskatchewan’s local Programs. As part of the MCC Thrift North American network, MCC Saskatchewan (MCCS) owns and operates 6 MCC Thrift shops in Saskatchewan. The shops are in Herbert, Lanigan, Rosthern, Warman, Saskatoon and Swift Current.

MCC is a charitable organization that works with partners worldwide to walk with people who are disadvantaged. MCC supports activities that provide emergency assistance, reduce poverty, and promote healthy communities, sustainable living and alternatives to violence. MCC currently serves in more than 45 countries with over 475 partners.

The Village Green MCC Thrift shop provides quality used clothing and furniture at reasonable prices to a growing market. The Production Associate is accountable to the Production Coordinator who will provide directions for the tasks, duties and responsibilities of the Production Associate. This is a salaried, 1.0 FTE (Full Time Equivalency) position, with health and dental benefits available. Daily work hours are typically between 8:00am and 5:30pm, including evenings and Saturdays, with the final schedule determined by the General Manager. The Production Associate will focus their work on the production work in the shop, primarily related to the receiving, sorting, processing and pricing of donations.



The Production Associate will demonstrate servant leadership and will ensure the shop is in harmony with the vision and goals of MCCS, and MCC Thrift. Legal eligibility to work in Canada is required.

Demonstrating a positive attitude, Production Associate will provide active, hands‑on support, direction, and training to volunteers, ensuring a safe work environment.

Village Green MCC Thrift seeks to be a friendly, caring presence in the community, showing value and respect to all. Practicing and promoting faithful stewardship and care for God's creation and raising funds for MCC are also key components to the mission statement of this and other MCCS Thrift Shops.

Assignment Narrative

The Production Associate is accountable to the Production Coordinator who will provide directions for the tasks, duties and responsibilities of the Production Associate. The Production Associate will work to ensure a smooth, efficient flow of goods from the donation door to the retail floor. This position requires a self‑starter who can make decisions while being flexible and adaptable. They must also be able to work with a team of volunteers.

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.

Shop Operations

- 1-3 years experience in a retail environment and/or warehouse environment
- Ideally 1-3 years experience in a Thrift shop environment
- Knowledge of the second‑hand market.
- Knowledge of sustainability practices and waste reduction.
- Proven leadership.
- Excels in a fast‑paced setting with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to create and refine systems and processes for increased efficiencies.
- Experience working with volunteers

Communication

- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English including reading, writing and analysis.
- Ability to communicate in an articulate, engaging manner with tact and diplomacy when speaking with staff, the public, volunteers, colleagues, and supporters.

General

- Excellent organizational and relational skills with good attention to detail.
- Commitment to the operating principles of MCC Thrift and the values of MCC including a heart for justice and active peacemaking.
- Self‑motivated and willing to work both as part of a team and independently in an active retail environment.

- Ability to engage and influence others to achieve organizational goals.
- Ability to make quick and thoughtful decisions.
- Ability to engage staff and volunteers in creating a positive, customer centric, welcoming atmosphere within the shop, balancing patience, creativity, humour, and energy.
- Proven history of taking initiative, leading with creativity and flexibility.

- General comfort with computers including ability to learn and adopt new sof

📌 Production Associate, VG (Saskatoon)
🏢 Mennonite Central Committee (MCC)
📍 Saskatoon