Thrift Store Lead Pricer

Company: Union Rescue Mission
Location: Whittier
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Thrift Store Manager, the Lead Pricer is responsible for the inspection, pricing, and overall rate of production of goods by the crew. Essential Functions: Warehouse:

• Must be able to palletize pallets.
• Load and unload merchandise from trucks such as furniture, pallets, boxes, etc.
• Operate a Forklift (Certification needed.)
• Operate a Pallet Jack- must be able to move pallets that are 500 pounds or over. Social Media:
• Basic understanding of how to utilize social media.
• Understand the basics of social media platforms, posting capabilities, social management services (communication with customers/volunteers), and graphic design.

• Inspect and price goods according to price brackets.
• Assist store management with overseeing production crew.
• Open and close production area, as needed.
• Check sales floor daily for lean and full areas
• Assist sorters, production staff, and floor associates, as needed.
• Record production numbers daily (carts, units, etc.)
• Assist management with general store operations related to: Merchandising, Inventory Control and Staff Training.
• Communicate regularly with management about store issues.
• Actively engage customer on sales floor to increase donations and merchandise sales to ensure monthly revenue goals are met.
• Provide excellent customer service by greeting and assisting customers and donors and responding to customer inquiries/complaints in a timely manner.
• Assist with repeat business promotion and word-of-mouth advertising by building excellent customer relations.
• Ensure employees, CLDP and volunteers are properly trained in store operations and procedures.
• Ensures physical maintenance, cleanliness, and store display attractiveness.
• Enforce and maintain safety and cleanliness as well as all health and security policies and procedures.
• Carry out other tasks and projects as assigned by the Thrift Store Manager.
• Commitment to URM mission, vision, and core values.
• Encourage guests of their faith and growth in Jesus Christ. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Requires manual dexterity for regular repetitive finger motion and frequently reaching, pulling, pushing, and lifting of objects and operating equipment
  • Requires manual ability to operate a pallet jack.
  • May be exposed to handling hazardous materials such as broken glass WORK ENVIRONMENT: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment. The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated.
    • Noise levels are considered low to moderate.
    • May be exposed to dust in the performance of certain duties. PM20Requirements:
      Experience/Education/Licensures/Certifications:
      • High school diploma or equivalent
      • Must have a minimum of 1 year of Thrift Store operation experience, preferably as a Pricer or retail experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
        • Ability to communicate effectively in both orally and in writing
        • Fluency in Spanish (both verbal and written, is a plus)
        • Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office/Outlook/POS System
        • Must have strong work ethic and be able to work at a fast pace
        • Must be detail oriented, have strong customer service and organizational skills
        • Must have strong time management skills and ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment PI187034985

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