OverviewReporting to the Manager - Sort and working as part of the Donation Centre team, the Sort Associate is responsible for ensuring the effective management of donations from individual and retail donors by sorting, grading, distributing, recycling, and storing of donated goods daily. The Sort Associate enhances WINS' contribution to the community by providing excellent support to customers (through Twice New and More Store by WINS), donors, and volunteers at the WINS Donation Centre.Duties And ResponsibilitiesSorting & StoringEfficiently & consistently sort and grade previously rough‐sorted donations to determine the quality and most appropriate path for each item (ex: for thrift stores, Twice New e-commerce, More Store by WINS, seasonal, recycle, or disposal)Refine sorted goods into specific product categories (ex: style, item type, etc.) and load into bins for holding/storageShare expertise as required with other staff and volunteers regarding the quality of donations (grading)RecycleRecognize product suitable for recycling, salvaging all possible product to divert it from landfill, reduce WINS' environmental imprint' and build WINS recycle revenueRetail & E-commerceSupply the More Store by WINS with product from the sort area; remove dated product from the More Store divert to it to recycleProcess sales transactions as point of sale (POS) in an accurate and efficient mannerProvide friendly, positive, professional service to customers of the More Store by WINSSupport Twice New e-commerce with ensuring suitable product availability from donationsTeamworkAct as an ambassador for WINS both on and off the jobMaintain excellent donor, employee, and volunteer relations through positive, kind,



and qualified interactions with othersEngage and support individual and corporate group volunteers to ensure that their experience is fun and rewardingMaintain ongoing communication with management on any issues or concernsHealth & Safety and Industrial HygienePositively engage in and comply with all WINS health & safety practices, procedures, and policiesMaintain a safe working area for all employees, volunteers, clients, and customers by ensuring workstations and aisles are clean, tidy, and clear of clutterOther duties as assignedRequirementsEducationGrade 12 education, or equivalent combination of education and experienceExperienceEligible to legally work in CanadaAn understanding of and affinity for the WINS brand, mission, and role with our clients, customers, volunteers, donors, and communitySolid organization skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environmentEffective communication skills including proficiency in verbal and written EnglishBasic numeracy is required to keep counts and operate point of sale equipmentA welcoming and empathetic demeanor with an ability to build and maintain positive relationships with other employees and individual & corporate volunteersExcellent customer service orientationFlexibility to comply with a work schedule with shifts throughout the weekAble to stand for long periods of timeAble to correctly and safely lift a minimum of 50lbs/23kg individually, and 100lbs/45kg as part of a teamWork-ready with CSA approved steel-toed safety bootsWe thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://www.Winsyyc.Ca

📌 Sort Associate (Part-Time) (Calgary)
🏢 WINS (Women In Need Society)
📍 Calgary