Inventory Associate (Weekends Only)

Calgary, AB, Canada

Part-time

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Job type: Part-time
Apply by: Dec 2, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Original job description

Reporting to the Manager - Inventory and working as part of the Donation Centre team, the Inventory Associate is responsible for the safe and effective movement of donations within the Donations Centre. On a daily basis, the Inventory Associate works with donations by initially receiving the items, shepherding them through the sorting process by the Sort Team, storing the sorted donations until they are required, moving non-usable items to recycle & disposal, and readying donations for dispersal as usable inventory to WINS thrift stores and programs.

We are seeking candidates available to work weekend shifts at the Donation Centre on Saturdays and Sundays, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Duties And Responsibilities

Receiving Donations

Promptly and positively greet donors and provide them with a safe, cheerful, and thanks-filled donation experience
Evaluate items for donation and make decisions on whether offered donations are acceptable. Communicate to donors regarding any unacceptable items in a kind and respectful manner
Work with the Truck Team to unload donations from trucks from retail store and donor pick-ups
Gather information for tax receipt purposes, confirm with the donor, and provide to Manager - Inventory

Sort, Processing, Moving and Storage

Perform an efficient and consistent initial rough sort of donations (ex: clothing, household, electrical, seasonal, etc.) and transfer incoming goods to appropriate Sort Team workstations
Safely bale recyclables and disposal items; store recycled and disposals safely until pick-up or delivery
Ensure flow of goods through the Sort areas by providing full rough-sort bulk bins and removing empty bulk bins from the Sort areas
Remove sorted and graded product from the Sort areas as needed to storage, recycle or disposal
Move and store donations/inventory throughout the Donation Centre with safe and correct usage of the forklift and pallet jack
Ensure that donations/inventory is stored in the correct locations and properly counted and tracked

Donation/Inventory Dispersal

Assemble WINS retail store orders based on order sheets and assist the Truck team in loading trucks for distribution
Remove recycle and disposal items in conjunction with WINS selected contractor or, where necessary, directly to landfill

Teamwork

Act as an ambassador for WINS both on and off the job
Maintain excellent donor, employee, and volunteer relations through positive, kind, and professional interactions with others
Engage and support individual and corporate group volunteers to ensure that their experience is fun and rewarding
Maintain ongoing communication with management on any issues or concerns

Health & Safety and Industrial Hygiene

Positively engage in and comply with all WINS health & safety practices, procedures, and policies
Gather donations and dispose of garbage left outside the Donations Centre
Maintain a safe working area for all employees, donors, volunteers, clients, and customers by ensuring workstations, aisles, and loading docks are clean, tidy, and clear of clutter

Other duties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Education

Grade 12 education, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Forklift operating certification is a definite asset

Experience

Prior warehouse experience would be an asset.

Personal/ Professional Attributes

Eligible to legally work in Canada
An understanding of and affinity for the WINS brand, mission, and role with our clients, customers, volunteers, donors, and community
Solid organization skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication skills including proficiency in verbal and written English
Basic numeracy is required to keep counts
A welcoming and empathetic demeanor with an ability to build and maintain positive relationships with other employees and individual & corporate volunteers
Excellent customer/donor service orientation
Flexibility to comply with a work schedule with shifts throughout the week
Able to stand for long periods of time
Willing to work outdoors occasionally
Able to correctly and safely lift a minimum of 50lbs/23kg individually, and 100lbs/45kg as part of a team, on a routine, consistent, and regular basis
Work-ready with CSA approved steel-toed safety boots

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Responsibilities

Receive and evaluate donations, coordinate their sorting, storage, recycling, and disposal, and prepare usable inventory orders for WINS thrift stores and programs. Provide positive service to donors and volunteers while maintaining safe, organized work areas and following health and safety procedures.

Requirements

Grade 12 education or equivalent is required; forklift certification and prior warehouse experience are assets. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada, communicate effectively in English, work weekend shifts, stand for extended periods, and safely lift up to 50 pounds individually and 100 pounds with a team.

Skills

Donation Receiving
Donor Service
Donation Evaluation
Sorting and Processing
Inventory Management
Warehouse Operations
Forklift Operation
Pallet Jack Operation
Recycling and Disposal
Order Assembly
Truck Loading
Volunteer Engagement
Communication
Organization and Prioritization
Basic Numeracy
Safe Lifting

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Keywords

Donation Centre
Donation Receiving
Donor Service
Donation Evaluation
Rough Sorting
Sort Team
Inventory Storage
Inventory Tracking
Warehouse Operations
Forklift
Forklift Operating Certification
Pallet Jack
Recycling
Disposal
Order Sheets
Truck Loading
Volunteer Engagement
Tax Receipts
Health and Safety
Industrial Hygiene
CSA-Approved Steel-Toed Safety Boots
Weekend Shifts
Thrift Stores

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