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Material Handler

Hope Services· Retail Services – Retail Team
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San Jose, CA$18.45/hrPart-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Part-Time on-site role at Hope Services’ retail thrift store in San Jose, CA. Responsible for greeting donors, unloading and assessing merchandise, sorting, displaying items, and supporting individuals with disabilities while ensuring smooth donation receiving operations.

Responsibilities

  • Greets donors in a courteous manner.
  • Unloads donations from vehicles, offers tax receipts, and maintains accurate daily donor counts.
  • Keeps the area neat, clean, and well organized.
  • Pre-sorts donated goods and places items into designated material handling equipment.
  • Transfers material handling equipment to the area to be sorted, graded, and hung.
  • Performs quality control, and disposes of unsellable merchandise according to store's disposal policies.
  • Places priced items on display, maintains neatness and cleanliness of displays.
  • Maintains acceptable attendance, personal hygiene, and dress code standards.
  • Works closely with store management and other associates to ensure donations reach the sales floor in a timely manner.
  • Cleans up all work areas at the end of each shift.
  • Demonstrates good work habits and maintains a positive attitude; serves as a positive role model for individuals receiving rehabilitation services.
  • Ensures all safety rules are adhered to; reports accidents or injuries immediately.
  • Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding Hope Services clients.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent, plus experience working in a retail, thrift, or clothing store.

Skills

Required:Quick decision makingFollowing instructionsFlexible work hoursInterpersonal relationshipsProfessional appearanceDisability support
Nice to have:English language proficiency
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Hope Services

Developmental Disabilities Programs San Jose Bay Area | Hope Services

Hope Services provides assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families through donation supported programs and advocacy.

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