Merchandise Processing Associate

Savers; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Team member discounts

401k retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Join Savers as a Merchandise Processing Associate where you'll enhance customer experiences and contribute to a purpose-driven mission. Enjoy comprehensive onboarding, distinctive benefits, and opportunities for growth in an inclusive environment focused on community impact.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with team members.
• Comfortable handling various merchandise types.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive experience for customers and donors.
• Assist in processing merchandise efficiently.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Job description

Description Position at 2nd Ave Thrift

Job Title: Merchandise Processing Associate
Pay Range: Our starting pay ranges from $16.00 to $16.87 depending on job duty/position.
$16.00 = Sales Clerk, Designated Sales Clerk, Custodian, Tagger/Roller Hard, Tagger/Roller Soft
$16.22 = Clothing Sorter/Hanger, Hardware Sorter
$16.48 = Bed & Bath, Books, CDC Ambassador, Furniture, Jewelry, Recycler, Shoes
$16.87 = Clothing Grader, Hardware Pricer, Material Handler
Savers Benefits
Geographic & job eligibility rules may apply
Healthcare Plans
Comprehensive coverage (medical/dental/vision) at a reasonable cost
Specialized health programs – Improve wellness (quit smoking, counseling, diabetes management, chronic joint pain)
Paid Time Off
Sick Pay
Vacation Pay - Approximately 1-2 weeks
6 paid holidays plus 1 to 2 additional floating holidays
Team member discounts
Up to 50% off store merchandise
Flexible spending accounts
Use pre-tax dollars for eligible health and day care expenses
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A whole suite of free tools and resources to manage life’s challenges and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Retirement Plan
A 401k plan with generous company matching contributions to assist you in saving for a secure financial future.
Life insurance
Company provided peace of mind and the option to purchase a supplemental plan
Additional Benefits
Performance Merit Increases
Who we are: As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com. Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.
Summary & Positions: At Savers / Value Village our Merchandise Processing Associates create an awesome experience for our Customers, Donors and other Team Members. We are hiring for both Full Time and Part Time Merchandise Processing Associates.
What you can expect:

• The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
• To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
• An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.

What you get: Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one. In-house expertise! Our training department/Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings. Savers is an E-Verify employer 6515 Dobbin Road, Columbia, MD 21045