Thrift Processing Associate

Location: Union Gap, WA 98903. Position Type: Part‑time, 28 hours per week, available Monday–Saturday, 9:00am–7:00pm. Salary: $17.13–$17.50 per hour. The Thrift Processing Associate supports the day‑to‑day back‑end operations of St. Vincent Center, including donation intake, sorting, processing, pricing, and preparing merchandise for the retail sales floor. This role contributes to revenue generation, volunteer engagement, and the mission of Catholic Charities to bring hope to life. Responsibilities Donation intake and processing Greet and assist donors in a friendly, respectful, and professional manner Assist with donation receiving, unloading, and donor support as needed Sort, inspect, process, and prepare donated merchandise for the sales floor Assist with pricing merchandise according to store guidelines and quality standards Maintain efficient product flow from donation intake to the retail floor Support daily production and processing goals to ensure operational efficiency Identify damaged, unsafe, or unsellable items and follow proper disposal procedures Organization and production support Maintain clean, organized, and safe workstations and processing areas Assist with moving merchandise, racks, bins, and materials throughout the production area Work collaboratively with supervisors and team members to minimize processing backlog and maintain workflow efficiency Assist with maintaining organized storage and production areas Follow safety procedures and proper lifting techniques Teamwork and communication Work collaboratively with supervisors, coworkers, volunteers, and community workers Communicate respectfully and effectively using clear verbal communication Follow directions from supervisors and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner Contribute to a healthy and respectful team environment Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, and reliability in daily responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned Represent Catholic Charities in a professional and mission‑centered manner Participate in trainings and staff meetings as assigned Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of St. Vincent Center Qualifications High school diploma or GED preferred; or one year of relevant experience in production, warehouse, thrift, recycling, or related field accepted in lieu of education Experience in production, warehouse, retail, or thrift store environment preferred Experience working in a fast‑paced environment preferred Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, move, lift or assist with lifting 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally; up to 90% of the time Valid driver’s license and minimum liability insurance for WA State preferred; forklift experience preferred Ability to maintain organization and efficiency in a fast‑paced production environment Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community workers Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to follow direction and complete assigned tasks efficiently Ability to meet daily production and processing goals Basic proficiency with workplace technology preferred Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities liability insurance provider Must be cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required Benefits WA State Sick Leave – 1 hour for every hour 40 hours worked Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment #J-18808-Ljbffr