Clothing Processing Team Mbr (Westover)

Vapor Thrift Store; Westover (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Vapor Ministries is seeking a Processing Associate for our thrift store to efficiently process donated goods into priced, sellable merchandise and deliver excellent customer service. The role supports opening/closing, housekeeping, and occasional receiving assistance to maintain smooth store operations.

The position requires the ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds, with hours ranging from 8 to 40 per week depending on store needs.

Qualifications

• Must be highly organized and able to work efficiently with high output.
• Must be able to stand for up to 4 hours at a time and lift up to 50 pounds (depending on department).

Responsibilities

• Excellent customer service: greet customers, answer questions, assist with needs, escalate when needed, share the mission with customers.
• Processing: sort, price, and stock items; meet daily/weekly/monthly processing goals; maintain pricing knowledge and adjust with revenue trends.
• Opening/Closing: perform opening/closing checklist procedures if scheduled.
• Housekeeping: maintain organized workspace during hours and leave station ready for next day.
• Receiving: provide backup for receiving during high traffic times or assist in closing receiving.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Decision making

Merchandise evaluation

Job description

Position Reports to: Warehouse Assistant Store Manager

Position Description:

The Processing Associate will efficiently process donated goods into priced, sellable merchandise.

Capability Requirements: The individual must…

1. Love our Lord and commit to our mission…

We establish sustainable centers for alleviating poverty and multiplying disciples in third-world environments.

2. Embody and embrace our values…

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  Urgent Pursuit
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  Sacrificial Service
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  Intentional Development
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  Clear Communication
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  Complete Alignment
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  Excellent Execution

3. Highly organized and able to work at an efficient and high output

4. Have knowledge of or a growing knowledge of the items in their department(s)

5. Be decisive and able to quick and efficiently evaluate merchandise quality, price, and presentation

6. Able to stand for up to 4 hours at a time and lift up to 50 pounds (depending on department)

Time Requirements:

This position will require between 8-40 hours per week depending on need and availability.

Travel Requirements:

Zero to minimal local travel is required except for once monthly staff meetings (within 20 mins of the store)

Position Duties:

The Processing Associate will efficiently process donated goods into priced, sellable merchandise.

1. 
   Excellent Customer Service

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  Greet every customer and treat them with respect, optimism and joy at all times
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  Answer any and all questions for customers
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  Assist with any customer needs
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  Escalate any customer service needs to Assistant Store Managers or Store Manager as needed
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  Share the vision and mission of Vapor Ministries with customers

2. Processing

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  Quickly and efficiently sort, price and stock items in your department(s)
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  Meet daily, weekly and monthly processing goals to drive revenue generation
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  Maintain a working knowledge of pricing, sales and goals for your department(s) and work with managers to adjust as needed based on revenue trends

3. Opening/Closing

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  If scheduled to open or close, perform and complete the opening/closing checklist procedures

4. Housekeeping

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  Ensure a properly organized workspace during operating hours
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  Close department processing station and leave it organized, stocked, and ready to be used the next work day

5. Receiving

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  If needed, provide backup for receiving during high traffic/high donation times or to assist in closing receiving during closing shifts

Disclaimer: Other duties may be assigned as necessary on a temporary and infrequent basis.