Employment Opportunities

Value Proposition

Fishline makes a tremendous impact and has an outstanding reputation in the community.

We care about our people and understand that everyone has strengths and weaknesses. At Fishline, employees are encouraged to play to their strengths, develop their creativity, and learn new skills. Our culture empowers each person to work collaboratively with other staff members in service of our mission and vision.

Fishline is currently hiring for the following positions: Full Time Material Handler and Market Associate. 

Please visit our volunteer page for volunteer opportunities.

Position Title: Material Handler

Position Description:

To help management support the operations of our popular non-profit thrift store by providing a great shopping experience for our customers. The material handler will receive and process donations in a timely and friendly manner. Making sure to receive only items which our locations are able to sell. They will sort and process donations. They will also make Goodwill and dump runs as needed. The material handler’s main purpose is to provide a positive donor experience and efficient product processing.

  • Adhere to donation guidelines
  • Greet and assist customers/donors
  • Receive, process donations
  • Clean shelves, counters
  • Have an in-dept knowledge of the store’s inventory, location, and prices
  • Organize the back as well as the truck
  • Demonstrate and support employees and volunteers in adhering to the organization’s policies, standards, and expectations
  • Foster a positive image of Fishline and its role in the community
  • Dispose of product by either taking to other thrift locations, the dump, etc.
  • Transfer product from one location to the next
  • Maintain store safety for staff and customers
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements/Competencies:

  • Experience driving a box truck
  • Reliable
  • Able to work a flexible, full-time schedule that is between Mondays and Saturdays as needed by Second Season
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead staff, help customers, and work with management
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and work well with others
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Willing to work a flexible schedule of days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Able to stand for an 8-hour shift, bend, stretch, lift 50 pounds repeatedly
  • Able to drive the shop van to transport items/donations as needed
  • Able to follow donation guidelines
  • Time management skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

  • Poulsbo, WA 98370 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

    Read the full description and apply for this position at our job listing on Indeed. 

     

    Position Title: Market Associate

    Position Description:

    The Market Associate will assist the Fishline Market Manager and fellow Market Associates in performing all the daily operations related to the food bank/warehouse.

    This position is full-time and is scheduled Tuesdays through Saturdays.

    Responsibilities:

    • Produce cleaning
    • Check in shoppers
    • Check out shoppers
    • Recording, weighing, sorting, stocking, and display of grocery rescue, incoming food drives, Northwest Harvest, Food Lifeline, Commodities, and individual donations.
    • Assist with monitoring all health and safety protocols followed in the Market.
    • Assist drivers for daily and weekly grocery rescue pick-ups, home deliveries, food drives, and incidental pick-ups as needed.
    • Act as a backup driver when necessary.
    • Create and maintain a well-stocked, friendly, respectful Market environment
    • Ensure that all individual food donors are thanked and offered a receipt.
    • Other duties as assigned

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Uphold Fishline’s Culture of Respect by being a respectful, informed, welcoming liaison between clients, volunteers, staff, and donor/community of shared partners.
    • Create a positive culture of teamwork within the Market, empowering volunteers to problem solve and serving as a mediator when needed
    • Able to stay positive, calm, and focused in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment
    • Must be able to work with and motivate volunteers of all ages, personalities, and special needs
    • Excellent customer service skills
    • Alignment with Fishline’s mission, vision, and values
    • Desire to work with a diverse community
    • Must be able to perform physical requirements of job, including lifting (50lbs), stooping, kneeling, and standing for prolonged periods of time
    • Excellent driving record
    • Clean background check
    • Bilingual/Multilingual

    Benefits:

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Accrued PTO and Sick Time in accordance with WA State Law
    • 401k
    • Access to Legal Services

    Schedule

    This position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday. There may be times when needs of the department require staff to be flexible and adjust their schedule to meet the needs of the organization. Any request to adjust said schedule will be made as soon in advance as possible in order for employees to plan their schedule accordingly.

    * Position is in-person only, not eligible for remote/telework

    Read the full description and apply for this position at our job listing on Indeed. 

     

    North Kitsap Fishline is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.