Donation Sorter

ThriftSmart; Tennessee; On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

ThriftSmart is seeking a Production Associate – Hard Goods to join the Production team. You will contribute to quality and value management by sorting, pricing, and stocking donated goods, ensuring efficient flow of items to the sales floor.

This role requires physical tasks, teamwork, and attention to detail to meet quality and quantity standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of experience in retail or warehouse environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort incoming donations into proper categories.
• Ensure quality control of all items - keeping the best and recycling the rest.
• Price and ticket merchandise using pricing guidelines.
• Stock merchandise on sales floor as needed.
• Assist customers with loading furniture purchases.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Meet production standards for quality and quantity.
• Assist other production areas as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Organization

Oral communication

Speed and accuracy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year of experience in retail or warehouse environment preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Title: Production Associate – Hard Goods | Department: Production | Reports To: Assistant Manager

Revision Date: 07/12/2024 | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Associate – Hard Goods contributes to ThriftSmart’s Quality Management and Value Management teams in order to categorize, price, and stock donated goods.

THRIFTSMART REQUIRES ITS EMPLOYEES TO PASS A DRUG TEST AND GO THROUGH E-VERIFICATION.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production Associates will perform some combination of the following duties and responsibilities

WEEKENDS

• Sort incoming donations into proper categories.
• Ensure quality control of all items - keeping the best and recycling the rest.
• Price and ticket merchandise using pricing guidelines.
• Stock merchandise on sales floor as needed.
• Assist customers with loading furniture purchases.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Meet production standards for quality and quantity
• Assist other production areas as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Customer service
• Problem solving
• Organization
• Oral communication
• Speed and accuracy

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of experience in retail or warehouse environment preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to stand
• Regularly required to speak and hear
• Regularly required to use hands
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to lift items up to 40lbs.
• Occasionally required to lift items up to 75 lbs.
• Occasionally required to team lift items weighing more than 150 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus

EEO

ThriftSmart values a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. ThriftSmart considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.