Valley Charities Inc (VCI) is a locally owned non-profit organization serving the residents of Mat Su Valley with various programs since 1956. One such program is our turn-A-leaf Thrift Store. This is a secondhand retail store that receives and processes donated items for sale in our store. This position supports the Thrift Store by receiving and processing gently used clothing, furniture, household goods and assorted other items. VCI supports our community in many ways and look for employees who are like minded and enjoy helping others by using their experience to enhance the operation of our Thrift Store.

Experience: Previous Warehouse work, minimum of two years preferred; retail experience preferred; a clean driving record is required. Experience operating large vehicles, box truck, vans preferred. No CDL required.

Scope of Work: This position performs a variety of tasks relating to the productive flow of merchandise sold at our thrift store; by maintaining an organized warehouse; and providing efficient execution of donation pick-ups.

Tasks: Typical work activities will vary but may include:

• Maintain and care for the Store Box Truck regularly.
• Schedule and complete daily Donation pick-ups, drop off and recycled items.
• Cheerfully accepting incoming donations, prepare and give tax receipt to donor upon request
• Separating donations (Presort and Final sort) based on salability per established guidelines.
• Keeping the warehouse areas orderly, clean, and safe at all times
• Communicate respectfully with customers while representing the organization

Work Conditions:

• Work environment may have moderate to high traffic and stressful times
• Work environment may require being on your feet up to 8 hours per day.
• Work environment requires bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, and crawling.
• Work environment will require outside work.

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Alaska Drivers license and clean driving record.
• Must have experience operating box trucks or equivalent vehicles, and lift gates
• Experience with warehouse equipment is preferred. Example: pallet jack
• Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be Customer Service Focused.
• Must have exceptional communication skills with staff and customers, verbal, written and listening.
• Must have good organizational and time management skills; and be dependable.
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work, arrive on time and ready to start the day.
• Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds plus ( furniture etc.)

Position Full Time Hours - 40 Rate of Pay $17

Full Time Benefits PTO: Paid time off Paid Holidays Dental and Vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 24/7