Production Associate

Description

Job Summary:

The Production Associate supports the mission of the NWCS Thrift Store by sorting, pricing, and preparing donated goods for sale and creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment for customers. This role ensures that merchandise is processed efficiently, meets quality standards, and is stocked on the sales floor in a timely and organized manner. 

Job Duties:

• Sort donated goods following established quality and category guidelines.
• Inspect items for cleanliness, functionality, and resale suitability; identify items for recycling or disposal when necessary.
• Prepare merchandise for pricing by cleaning, testing, hanging, folding, or packaging items.
• Price items according to store pricing guides and directives from supervisors.
• Organize processed merchandise and transport items to the sales floor efficiently and safely.
• Restock departments as needed to maintain a full, attractive sales floor.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations, back-stock, and storage areas.
• Follow all opening and closing tasks assigned to the production area (when scheduled for shifts that require it).
• Assist in rotating merchandise and maintaining proper product flow from receiving to production to sales floor.
• Support team members with shared tasks and step into other production-related duties as directed.
• Participate in trainings, team meetings, and ongoing process improvement efforts.
• Interact with customers, volunteers, and team members with a friendly, Christ-like attitude.
• Follow safety procedures for lifting, sorting, and handling donations.
• Report hazards, unsafe conditions, or maintenance issues immediately to a supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment in production and storage areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Details:

Compensation: $17.13/hour

 Schedule: Part time, 20-25 hours/week with Saturday availability required.  

Time Off: Paid personal time off for vacation, illness, appointments, and personal needs.

Timeline: Position is anticipated to start ASAP. Initial review of applicants will begin on 08/21/2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

•  Experience in a retail or donation environment.
•  Ability to delegate and organize.
•  Must be willing to affirm and abide by the Schools’ Statement of Faith. 
•  Excellent communication skills.
•  Ability to make decisions and problem solve when issues arise.
•  Knowledge of antiques/vintage is a plus.
•  Must be able to multi-task.
•  Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
•  Must be able to climb a ladder and stack boxes on shelves.
•  Must be able to stand/walk for entire shift.
•  Team player with a spirit of cooperation and willingness to work with others towards goals as set by Production Supervisor and General Manager.

Northwest Christian Schools is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to prefer employees who share its Christian faith and values. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

Organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.