Thrift Store Processor

ABOUT US

Hinds Hospice, one of the most well-known and well-respected nonprofit agencies in California’s Central Valley and a pioneer in the practice of hospice and palliative care, is seeking a temporary, part-time Thrift Store Processor to join our team. 

Under direction and supervision of the Thrift Store Manager, Assistant Manager, and/or Supervisor, performs various donation acceptance, donation processing, and customer service responsibilities and duties throughout the thrift store, including, but not limited to the following:

• Occasionally builds and breaks-down tri-fold cardboard boxes and pallets for incoming and outgoing donations; occasionally moves and organizes tri-fold cardboard boxes and pallets inside stockroom.
• Operates departmental machinery according to proper policies and guidelines, including pallet jacks, furniture dollys, and other equipment required; communicates repair and/or service needs to supervisor.
• Accepts and receives donated merchandise from donors per company policy; Organizes donations within receiving area and stockroom.
• Opens and unpacks cartons or crates of donated merchandise; sorts and examines merchandise to determine salability or disposal.
• Provides customer service throughout the store and at point of sale.
• Stocks sales floor with processed and priced merchandise; participates or executes merchandise displays and department moves as directed.

Why Hinds Hospice:

A mission-driven organization and a pioneer in hospice care, Hinds Hospice seeks to uphold the dignity and ease the suffering of the terminally ill while supporting their loved ones and those who are grieving. Our vision is to be recognized for excellence in compassionate end-of-life care and specialized grief support services, accessible to all. We provide a compassionate presence, pursue excellence, act ethically, professionally, and with hope.

As a member of the Hinds Hospice team, you’ll be part of an organization with a long history of recognition for excellence and compassion. Hospice work in any position – from medical to clerical -- can be demanding. But hospice work is rewarding, especially for a person with the dedication required to rise to the challenges of end-of-life care, regardless of the position they work.

Hinds Hospice is Joint Commission accredited and was recently recognized by Fresno’s Marjaree Mason Center as its Leading Business for 2023.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Compensation $16 hourly
• Generous benefits package, including:
  • Comprehensive health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
    • (FREE employee Medical/Vision Coverage through Kaiser/Guardian and affordable family rates)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Life/AD&D insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Credit Union membership
  • Paid Time Off (24.5 days per year for FT employees, based on 40-hour work week).
  • Paid Mileage

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• High School diploma or completion of GED program
• Minimum one year point of sale operation, cash handling, and credit terminal processing in a retain environment required.
• Knowledge of pricing used goods, familiarity with the techniques in promoting and selling merchandise, good organizational skills, and knowledge of store maintenance and safety.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with other employees, volunteers and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and operate a cash register, and other simple office machinery.
• Possess reliable transportation and have a valid California drivers license. Show proof of auto insurance.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (i.e., push/pull/lift/carry items in excess of 40 Lbs.)
• Weekend availability required.

If you are a person with the dedication, the compassion, the qualifications, and the skills required…
If you want to be part of a team that strives to provide the best in hospice and palliative care to the suffering and their loved ones…

Hinds Hospice wants to hear from you!