Merchandise Processing Team Member- Part Time (Langley) (Equest)

About Us

Talize is a proudly Canadian owned and operated national for-profit retailer offering quality resale apparel and housewares at unbeatable prices. As Canada's newest and most unique shopping experience we offer new, like-new, and vintage items all under one roof. That means fantastic deals on brand names and designer fashions, and housewares!

Duties And Responsibilities

Departmental Duties

• Sort items belonging to different sub departments into appropriate bins to be re-routed.
• Grade, attach and affix price appropriate price tags.
• Properly dispose of all unsellable merchandise.
• Hang approved inspected garment on the correct hanger, placing it on the designated line.
• Ensure department bins are clearly marked with the accurate vendor code that reflects the location, date and poundage of the product being sorted.
• Perform quality inspections for received merchandise to ensure items meet Company standards - check for rips, stains, odors, insects, dampness, etc.
• Grade items according to established guidelines to determine price.
• Move tagged items onto rolling racks and organize based on category, size and colour charts.

Health and Safety

• Ensure proper PPE is worn while performing various tasks.
• Take precautionary measures and follow company guidelines against external and internal theft.
• Ensure that the merchandise processing area is kept in an organized and clean manner in accordance to company housekeeping standards.
• Practice safe lifting and handling of merchandise.
• Maintain a safe workplace by identifying and properly removing any hazards and reporting hazards to management and the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Immediately report employee or customer accidents to management.

Other Duties

• Assist management with the preparation and execution of sale days.
• Perform additional job related duties as requested by management.
• Participate in floor changes, back-stock program.
• Roll racks onto the retail floor to replenish stock; providing customer service and helping to maintain store appearance by removing empty hangers, correcting misplaced items, etc.
• Assist in ragging out the identified colour tags to make space for new stock on the retail floor.

Experience

• Previous work in a thrift retail environment is considered an asset.
• 1+ years of experience working in a retail warehouse environment.

Core Competencies

• Merchandise Knowledge- Ability to identify brands to effectively grade merchandise.
• Collaboration- Must work well independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to Detail- Double-check work to provide consistent performance.
• Concentration- Ability to accurately perform repetitive work in a fast paced environment, while maintaining department goals.
• Communication Skills- Interact effectively and professionally with team members and customers.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and carrying items up to 50lbs without assistance throughout shift.
• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of shift.
• Pushing and pulling merchandise containers on wheels weighing up to 500lbs.
• Constant bending, reaching, and using hands for repetitive actions.

Work Environment

• Exposure to periodic temperature fluctuations and noise levels.
• Interaction with customers, clients and the public at large.
• Exposure to dust - all of designated shift.
• Work schedule hours will include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Talize Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require any type of accommodation, please let the hiring manager know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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