Warehouse Support Staff - Mission Thrift Store (Ponoka, AB)

Position DescriptionBFM Foundation (Canada) is a national organization with over 50 Mission Thrift Stores across Canada. The net revenue from all the Mission Thrift Stores is devoted to the Joint Ministry of BFM Foundation (Canada) and Bible League Canada. These funds are used to establish adult literacy programs, provide church planter training, children’s ministry programs, and distribute Bibles in many places around the world. The store is operated primarily by dedicated volunteers.Mission Thrift Store Ponoka is currently seeking a Full Time Support Staff who understands and supports the vision and purpose of BFM Foundation (Canada).Receiver will report directly to the Receiving Supervisor and General Manager – Ponoka.Responsibilities and Objectives of Position : Creating an exceptional customer shopping / donation experience.Creating a cooperative, rewarding work experience for volunteers and staff.Overseeing all aspects of the receiving and processing of donations to departments.Organization of receiving area, including a large amount of front-line work accepting donations.Spokesperson for Ponoka Mission Thrift Store Core Values and Mission Statement. Qualifications : Receiver must reflect Christ in his / her behavior and be vibrant, passionate, having an entrepreneurial spirit.Comfortable in helping leading prayer at the beginning of each day or afternoon when asked.Experience in working with volunteers a plusUnderstand or have inventory control, customer service, and delegation and motivation understanding.Lifting items over 50lbs. lift furniture, carry and bend, and standing long days.Excellent verbal communication skillsProfessionalism and respectDisplays a high level of trustworthiness and integrityHave good conflict resolution skillsHandle issues and information with discretion and appropriate confidentiality Experience : Labour and warehouse experience in a retail setting; experience with non-profit / voluntary sector, would be considered an asset.Working Conditions : The Receiver will be working in a labour position in the warehouse; both indoors and outdoors, with Saturdays as availability to schedule.Salary Expectations : Full time 37.5 hours / week. After 3 months completion (probationary period), will be offering benefits plan with a health spending account.If you feel you have the passion and skill set that would help to advance the purpose of Mission Thrift Store – Ponoka, we look forward to hearing from you! Please submit your receiver application or resume to , or bring to the store and ask for General Manager – Leigh, Receiving Supervisor – Dwayne or Store Supervisor - Linda. This is an open-end application till the right person is hired.Only those considered for interviews will be contacted.