Production Associate

The Arc Minnesota wants you!  We are seeking someone who is connected and engaged in their community and enjoys building relationships with people of all backgrounds and experiences.

¡The Arc Minnesota lo está buscando!  Buscamos una persona vinculada y comprometida con su comunidad, que disfrute de crear vínculos con personas de contextos sociales y experiencias diversos.  

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Organization & Position Summary:

The Arc Minnesota promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, actively supporting them and their families in a lifetime of full inclusion and participation in their communities. 

Be a Villager! For more than 30 years, thanks to shoppers, donors, and the team of staff & volunteers, Arc’s Value Village has provided funding for The Arc Minnesota programs and services, benefiting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Our helpful staff is trained to provide excellent customer service in a fun, friendly, and clean shopping environment.

This position provides primary merchandise pricing support as well as sorting of product as necessary. Ensures that product is priced appropriately and that all production quotas are met.

Compensation & Benefits:  

• Generous time off policies such as sick time and floating holiday time, for full-time AND part-time team members 
• Flexible schedules, because we understand the importance of your life OUTSIDE of the workplace 
• Varied work responsibilities & development opportunities to GROW your career  
• Wages STARTING at $12.50/hour
• The Arc of Minnesota proudly offers benefit options to employees working full-time AND part-time
• The opportunity to make a difference in YOUR community & and in the lives of Minnesotans with Intellectual and Development Disabilities  

Major Responsibilities:

• Determines pricing for donated items, comprehending better quality
• Sorts and processes donations
• Makes quality decisions concerning merchandise (what to keep or discard)
• Tags and hangs clothing
• Maintains successful working relationships with volunteers
• Helps train and work with volunteer groups
• Works independently without constant supervision

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred
• 2-3 years Thrift Pricing Experience preferred
• Able to communicate effectively with customers, donors, and volunteers
• Able to lift boxes and bags that weigh 30-50 lbs
• Able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop continuously throughout assigned work shift
• Able to work varied hours/days as business dictates

The above is intended to describe the general content & requirements for this position.  This job posting should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

The Arc Minnesota is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer