THRIFT STORE LEAD PRICER

DescriptionTHRIFT STORE LEAD PRICER COMPANY DESCRIPTION:Union Rescue Mission (URM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. We are dedicated to serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and providing comprehensive emergency and long-term services to help them escape the dangerous streets of Skid Row. Established in 1891, URM is now one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and the oldest in Los Angeles. Join us at Union Rescue Mission as we bring hope and share the compassion of Christ to those devastated by homelessness.THRIFT STORE LEAD PRICER POSITION SUMMARY:Under the supervision of the Thrift Store Manager, the Lead Pricer is responsible for the inspection, pricing, and overall rate of production of goods by the crew.THRIFT STORE LEAD PRICER CORE WORK PRINCIPLE:Colossians 3:23 is the foundation of URM’s standard for employment, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.” The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a humble heart attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives without any ulterior motives or agendas.THRIFT STORE LEAD PRICER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Warehouse:Must be able to palletize pallets.Load and unload merchandise from trucks such as furniture, pallets, boxes, etc.Operate a Pallet Jack - must be able to move pallets that are 500 pounds or over.Social Media:Basic understanding of how to utilize social media.Understand the basics of social media platforms, posting capabilities, social management services (communication with customers/volunteers), and graphic design.Inspect and price goods according to price brackets.Assist store management with overseeing production crew.Open and close production area as needed.Check sales floor daily for lean and full areas.Assist sorters, production staff, and floor associates as needed.Record production numbers daily (carts, units, etc.).Assist management with general store operations related to merchandising, inventory control, and staff training.Communicate regularly with management about store issues.Actively engage customers on the sales floor to increase donations and merchandise sales to ensure monthly revenue goals are met.Provide excellent customer service by greeting and assisting customers and donors and responding to customer inquiries/complaints in a timely manner.Assist with repeat business promotion and word-of-mouth advertising by building excellent customer relations.Ensure employees, CLDP, and volunteers are properly trained in store operations and procedures.Ensure physical maintenance, cleanliness, and store display attractiveness.Enforce and maintain safety and cleanliness as well as all health and security policies and procedures.Conduct other tasks and projects as assigned by the Thrift Store Manager/Supervisor.Commitment to URM mission, vision, and core values.Encourage guests in their faith and growth in Jesus Christ.THRIFT STORE LEAD PRICER PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Must be able to lift 50 lbs.Requires manual dexterity for regular repetitive finger motion and frequently reaching, pulling, pushing, and lifting of objects and operating equipment.Requires manual ability to operate a pallet jack.May be exposed to handling hazardous materials such as broken glass.THRIFT STORE LEAD PRICER WORK ENVIRONMENT:The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated.This position works predominantly indoors in a store, warehouse, or dock environment, all of which are high traffic settings involving people, equipment, and/or machinery.May be exposed to dust in the performance of certain duties.Noise levels are considered moderate to high.May be exposed to extreme temperatures both hot and cold (variable weather).THRIFT STORE LEAD PRICER EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS:High school diploma or equivalent required.Must have a minimum of 1 year of Thrift Store operation experience, preferably as a Pricer or retail and/or warehouse experience.THRIFT STORE LEAD PRICER KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:Ability to communicate effectively in both orally and in writing.Fluency in Spanish (both verbal and written, a plus).Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office/Outlook/POS System.Must have a strong work ethic and be able to work at a fast pace.Must be detail-oriented, have strong customer service and organizational skills.Must have strong time management skills and ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment.

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