What's In It For You!
- Employee discounts
- Need flexible part time hours? We've got'em!
- Growth opportunities
- Help others through our charity partners
- Save the environment
- So much more!
Why We Will Love You
- Attention to detail - you've got an eye for it!
- You are eager to sort through donations searching for treasures
- You are neat and organized
- You are a team player ready to work with a diverse group of co-workers
- You love getting a lot done every day
- You are at least 18 and ready to join our processing team
What Does a Processing Team Member Do Anyway?
- Sort donated items and identify great finds
- Help identify recyclable items. Even if we can't sell it, we keep it out of the landfill
- Get those great finds sales floor ready
- Load and unload carts to get merchandise out safely and efficiently
Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
Our processing team works together to take great care of items provided by our donors and provide excellent treasures for our customers. Whether we are hanging the perfect jeans (thrifting one pair of jeans saves the world 1,800 gallons of water ya know!) or separating out recyclable materials, we combine our passion for customers and community service.
Why You Will Love Us: Our Mission, Vision and Values
Mission
To Give Back! By...
- Positively impacting the environment and the communities we serve
- Providing values that meet our customer's needs and wants
- Reducing millions of pounds of waste each year
- Supporting local charities
- Creating jobs
Vision
To be the Thrift Brand of Choice in the Southeast and online by offering The Best in value, variety & selection, and convenience for our customers and donors.
Values
- Real: I am genuine and approachable. What you see if what you get.
- Heart: I care. I listen with kindness and act with courage.
- Own: I take initiative, ask for help and follow through.
- Solve: I dig in, fix what matters, and move things forward.
- Grow: I meet challenges with optimism knowing I will win or learn.
Processing Team Member (Full-Time)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | Day Shift (7:00 AM-5:30 PM, schedule may vary)
No Nights or Weekends!
Position Summary
America's Thrift Stores is looking for dependable, hardworking individuals to join our Processing Team. As a Processing Team Member, you'll play an important role in preparing donated merchandise for the sales floor by sorting, inspecting, pricing, and organizing items. This is a fast-paced, hands-on position that is ideal for someone who enjoys staying active and working as part of a team.
Success in this role comes down to three things:
reliability, a positive attitude, and a willingness to work together. If you show up ready to work, enjoy being part of a supportive team, and take pride in doing your best every day, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
- Receive, sort, and inspect donated merchandise.
- Prepare, clean, and price items for the sales floor.
- Load and unload carts safely and efficiently.
- Package and organize products for shipping when needed.
- Operate equipment, including balers, following all safety procedures.
- Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe.
- Work closely with your team to maintain an efficient product flow from donation to the sales floor.
What We're Looking For
- Dependable with excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Team player who works well with others.
- Strong work ethic and ability to stay productive in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to follow directions and maintain quality standards.
- Comfortable performing physical work throughout the day.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
- Stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, and climb throughout the shift.
- Work in both indoor and outdoor environments with varying temperatures.
- Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods.
Please note: This job description provides a general overview of the position. Responsibilities may change based on business needs, and team members may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.