Assistant Processing Manager | Oak Ridge Store (Turnpike)

Socket.dev; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every Sunday off

Benefits and paid time off

25% employee discount

Eligibility for a 90-day raise

Referral bonuses

Bonus and rewards opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

KARM Stores is seeking an Assistant Processing Manager for our Seymour location. This role helps lead the processing department by supporting daily operations, driving productivity, maintaining quality standards, and helping develop a strong, mission-minded team.

This role works closely with the Processing Manager to ensure donations are efficiently accepted, sorted, processed, and priced in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in retail, production, warehouse, thrift, or related environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting with a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and support others in doing the same.
• Basic computer and web navigation skills.
• Clear and legible handwriting.
• Commitment to KARM Stores’ mission and values.
• Ability to stay organized, manage priorities, and support team productivity.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of the processing department.
• Perform and oversee duties related to accepting donations, presorting, processing, and pricing merchandise.
• Help ensure quick, accurate, and efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment.
• Encourage and motivate team members to meet daily and weekly production goals.
• Work alongside the Processing Manager to address department needs and solve operational issues.
• Assist with delegating tasks and responsibilities to team members.
• Help lead the department when the Processing Manager is not on shift.
• Model and reinforce KARM Stores’ mission, values, and culture with the team.
• Support a work environment that reflects our core values of being trustworthy, team-minded, and teachable.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support store and department success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Follow instructions

Computer skills

Handwriting

Mission & values

Organization

Job description

Why Work at KARM Stores?

At KARM Stores, every role supports a greater mission. Our work helps fund the life-changing ministries of Knox Area Rescue Ministries, and we are proud to serve our community through both excellence and purpose.

MUST be 18 or older. Heavy lifting is frequent.Department hours are 9a - 6p, some Saturdays required.

What We Offer

• Every Sunday off
• Benefits and paid time off
• 25% employee discount
• Eligibility for a 90-day raise
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus and rewards opportunities
• Career growth opportunities

Position Summary

KARM Stores is seeking an Assistant Processing Manager for our Seymour location. This role helps lead the processing department by supporting daily operations, driving productivity, maintaining quality standards, and helping develop a strong, mission-minded team. The Assistant Processing Manager works closely with the Processing Manager to ensure donations are efficiently accepted, sorted, processed, and priced in a fast-paced retail environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people, staying organized, working hands-on with a team, and helping create an efficient and positive work environment.

What You’ll Do

• Support the daily operations of the processing department
• Perform and oversee duties related to accepting donations, presorting, processing, and pricing merchandise
• Help ensure quick, accurate, and efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment
• Encourage and motivate team members to meet daily and weekly production goals
• Work alongside the Processing Manager to address department needs and solve operational issues
• Assist with delegating tasks and responsibilities to team members
• Help lead the department when the Processing Manager is not on shift
• Model and reinforce KARM Stores’ mission, values, and culture with the team
• Support a work environment that reflects our core values of being trustworthy, team-minded, and teachable
• Perform other duties as assigned to support store and department success

What We’re Looking For

• Leadership experience in retail, production, warehouse, thrift, or a related environment preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting with a strong sense of urgency
• Strong communication and team leadership skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and support others in doing the same
• Basic computer and web navigation skills
• Clear and legible handwriting
• Commitment to KARM Stores’ mission and values
• Ability to stay organized, manage priorities, and support team productivity

Physical Requirements

• Stand for up to 100% of the workday
• Lift, bend, and move continuously throughout the shift
• Perform moderate to heavy physical activity on a regular basis
• Lift up to 50 pounds as needed
• Work in an active processing environment with frequent movement and strenuous activity

Additional Information

KARM Stores is a Christ-centered organization committed to serving the community with dignity, integrity, compassion, and excellence.