Merchandise Processing Team Member

About Talize

Talize is built around sustainable shopping and a people-first culture. The company combines fashion with environmental responsibility, creating a fast-moving, collaborative workplace where team members can contribute to a bigger purpose while growing their careers.

Role Overview

This position supports the store from behind the scenes by keeping merchandise moving, organized, and ready for the sales floor. You’ll be part of a team that values reliability, clear communication, and a positive attitude in a busy retail setting.

What You’ll Do

• Check incoming merchandise, then sort, tag, grade, and price items according to company guidelines.
• Arrange and hang product by category, size, and colour on rolling racks.
• Help manage donation intake, stock replenishment, floor resets, and preparation for sale events.
• Carry out daily processing tasks to keep inventory moving at a steady pace.
• Apply colour-tag rotation correctly and label bins accurately to maintain fresh stock flow.
• Work efficiently while still meeting quality standards.
• Keep the processing area tidy, safe, and free from hazards.
• Follow all required PPE, lifting, and safety procedures.
• Escalate hazards or incidents and help maintain safe access in the work area.
• Participate in daily team huddles and communicate effectively with colleagues and leaders.
• Support housekeeping and contribute to a respectful, productive workplace.

Availability

This role requires open availability, including weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and coverage across days and evenings.

Pay

The hourly wage for this position is $18.25.

Who You Are

You are dependable, energetic, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. You enjoy staying active, working with others, and helping create a smooth retail operation. A sharp eye for detail, strong work habits, and professional communication will help you succeed here.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Comfort working in a busy, physical, hands-on environment.
• Positive, team-oriented communication style.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, twist, and move throughout the shift.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs and push or pull rolling containers up to 500 lbs.
• Willingness to work in conditions that may include dust, dirt, insects, garbage, occasional rodents, noise, and changing temperatures.
• Availability on days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Regular interaction with customers and the public.

Preferred Experience

• Background in warehouse work, inventory processing, or back-of-house retail operations.
• Exposure to thrift or second-hand merchandise and basic condition grading.
• Comfort using personal protective equipment and following basic health and safety routines.

Perks

• Competitive hourly pay.
• 50% employee discount at Talize stores.
• 100% employer-paid benefits.
• Two weeks of vacation each year.
• An additional paid day off for your birthday.
• Opportunities to grow with a company that is expanding quickly.
• An inclusive workplace culture where employee input is valued.
• The chance to support a mission focused on sustainable retail and reduced waste.

Hiring Process

• Applications are reviewed by the team.
• Shortlisted candidates receive an initial phone screening.
• Qualified applicants are invited to one in-person interview with the General Manager or Assistant General Manager.
• Successful candidates may receive a verbal offer.
• After accepting the verbal offer, written offer and onboarding details are shared.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Talize is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace for team members and customers. Applications from people with disabilities are encouraged. Accommodations are available on request throughout the selection process. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Vacancy Status

This is an active opening currently being recruited for.