Job Details
Job Location
Reading - Reading, PA
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$16.00 - $16.00 Hourly
Description
**Company Incentive Program for all Employees**
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Production Associate- High End is responsible for identifying, processing, and merchandising potential high-end product including, but not limited to– jewelry, antiques, and/or collectables.  Our culture assumes we can count on one another, engage with respect and professionalism, and continue our exceptional tradition of serving the public and our partners through teamwork and cooperation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
•             Accurately and efficiently sort, grade, and price all donations identified as high end or collectible (including, but not limited to – jewelry, shoes, accessories, clothing, bric brac, toys and electronics) and ensure that product provided to the retail area for sale meets the quality standards of CommunityAid.
•             Assist with merchandising product, replenishing stock, and transporting merchandise to where it is needed on the sales floor.
•             Partner with Warehouse and Production associates to identify high end or collectible product.
•             In order to improve retail sales figures, understand the types of products we sell, current promotions, and pricing standards based on best practices established by the company.
•             Maintain a neat and organized work area (specifically) and the overall store (generally).
•             Understand CommunityAid’s sales and marketing methods, including our tagging system.
•             Work with a high degree of flexibility and responsiveness to meet store needs, rotating through various production sections weekly, daily, or even hourly, as necessary.
•              Provide consistent, excellent customer service and ensure a great shopping experience for customers.
•              Seize on every opportunity to engage customers, both to provide a great shopping experience and to deter theft.
•              Provide assistance with “rag out,” store opening and closing, and other tasks as assigned by Management.
•             Immediately report theft, injuries, and unsafe equipment or conditions to Management.
•             Comply with CommunityAid’s Employee Handbook and any other established standards, policies, and directives of CommunityAid Management.
Qualifications
CORE COMPETENCIES:
•             Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• A positive attitude.
•             The ability to work professionally with co-workers and Management.
•             The ability to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
•             Function effectively both independently and in a team, depending on the needs of the company.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
•             The ability to focus with attention to detail.
• Flexibility to respond to the changing needs of the work environment, including willingness to move from one job role to another at the direction of Management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•             High School diploma or equivalent preferred
•             Ability to pass post-offer, pre-employment physical lift test
•             Experience selling, collecting, and/or merchandising jewelry, antiques, collectibles, and/or high-end product preferred
• Minimum of six months warehouse or production experience is helpful
•             Scheduling flexibility and evenings and weekend availability
•             Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds
• Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods