Processing Team Member - Augusta
What's In It For You!
- EVERY employee is bonus eligible after 90 days!!
- Employee discounts
- Variety of jobs including Monday-Friday day shifts
- Need flexible part time hours? We've got'em!
- Growth opportunities
- Help others through our charity partners
- Save the environment!
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 Happens in Processing Anyway?
- Sort donated items and identify great finds
- Help identify recyclable items. Even if we can't sell it, we can keep it out of the landfill!
- Get those great finds sales floor ready
- Lift up to 50 lbs.
- Load and unload carts to get merchandise out safely and efficiently
- Clean up and reset the processing area at the end of each day
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.
- People First
- We invest in what matters most to us: You. Your goals are our goals; your success is our success. We care about family and work-life balance. We value what makes you, You!
- Customers and Donors
- Our business starts and ends with both the contributions of our donors and the loyalty of our customers. We deliver a 1st class second-hand experience by providing our customers unsurpassed value & selection.
- Community
- We enhance communities by supporting charities, providing values and creating jobs. Through sustainable shopping we protect the environment and reduce waste.
- Continuous Improvement
- We empower our people to improve the business and promote an entrepreneurial spirit. Continuous improvement isn't just about margins; it's about development, personal growth, teamwork and collaboration. "How can we improve" are the most important words in business.
- Growth
- Growth is our commitment. We invest in the growth of our people, our donations, and our sales. Our growth supports our mission: To Give Back.
Position Title: Processing Team Member
Reports To: Assistant Store Manager
Department: Operations
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Purpose and Objectives
Are you ready to join an organization where you can make a substantial impact on family focused, Christian ministries? Our search is focused on workers responsible for executing the flow of products from arrival on the loading dock, through delivery to the retail floor for hanging.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Load and unload carts efficiently.
- Inspect clothing and other items thoroughly.
- Classify items based on manufacturer, quality, and condition.
- Clean and prepare products for display on the sales floor.
- Sort and price merchandise accurately.
- Consolidate goods and operate the baling equipment as needed.
- Prepare and organize products for shipping.
- Package finished products securely for shipment.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Adhere to safety guidelines while working efficiently.
Skills and Qualifications
- Possesses a strong work ethic with a commitment to excellence.
- Proficient in understanding and implementing company policies and procedures.
- Highly organized with exceptional time management skills, able to prioritize effectively.
- Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues, management, and customers.
- Experienced in maintaining accurate records and providing clear progress updates to leadership.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities concurrently.
- Mission-driven and guided by core values in all professional endeavors.
- Holds a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent professional experience.
Competencies
Never- 0%, Occasionally- 1-33%, Frequently- 34-66%, Continuously- 67-100%
Physical Demands:
- Frequently - Carrying up to 50 lbs., pushing and pulling up to 25 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing up to 14-foot height, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, handling and smelling.
- Frequently - Walking on tile/concrete, bending, feeling, and reaching waist/overhead level.
- Continuously - Standing on tile/concrete, talking, seeing, and hearing.
Other:
- Mostly regular and weekend hours, occasionally working evenings and holiday hours as needed.
- Working environment includes inside of building withsemi- controlled temperatures and outside conditions with varying weather and temperatures.
Other duties as assigned: Please note that this job description may not cover every duty or responsibility that might arise in the course of employment. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned, which may not be explicitly stated in this document. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The duties and responsibilities outlined here are intended to provide an overview of the primary functions of the role, but they may change as the needs of the organization evolve.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $10.00
- America's Thrift Stores, 270 Bobby Jones Expressway #108, Augusta, Georgia, United States of America