Processing Team Member (Trussville)

Vapor Thrift Store; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Vapor Thrift Store is seeking a part-time Processing team member to turn donated goods into priced, sellable merchandise. This role reports to the Assistant Manager and/or Store Manager and requires 16-30 hours weekly.

You will sort donations, price items using the pricing guide, maintain a clean workspace, and ensure an excellent customer and donor experience while sharing Vapor’s mission with customers.

Qualifications

• Must love the Lord and commit to Vapor Ministry's mission
• Must embody Vapor’s values: Urgent Pursuit, Sacrificial Service, Intentional Development, Clear Communication, Complete Alignment, Excellent Execution
• Must be able to make quick decisions
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs unassisted
• Must have a pleasant demeanor with all customers
• Time commitment of 16–30 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Process donated goods into priced, sellable merchandise
• Provide excellent customer service and donor experience
• Ensure proper donation sorting and setup
• Accurate pricing using the pricing guide and product knowledge
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Assist with opening/closing checklists and daily routines
• Participate in Vapor Ministries’ culture and development activities
• Other duties as needed on a temporary basis

Skills

Excellent Customer Service

Lift 50 lbs

Decision Making

Clear Communication

Job description

Position Reports to: Assistant Manager and/or Store Manager

Position Description:

The VTS Processing team member will efficiently process donated goods into priced and sellable merchandise.

Capability Requirements: The individual must…

1. Love our Lord and commit to our mission… “We establish outreach centers to alleviate extreme poverty and advance the gospel.”
2. Embody and embrace our values…

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

3.This individual must be able to make quick decisions

4. Be able to lift 50 lbs unassisted

5. Have a pleasant demeanor with all customers

Time Requirements:

This position will require between 16-30 hours per week depending on need and availability.

Position Duties:

The VTS Processing team member will efficiently process donated goods into priced, sellable merchandise.

• Excellent Customer Service
• • Ensure excellent customer/donor experience for all customers
  • Effectively share Vapor mission with customers

• Donation Sorting
• • Inspect each item that is donated for quality
  • Adhere to the departmental sorting systems
  • Establish proper set-up of the donation/processing systems

• Accurate Pricing
• • Demonstrate thorough product knowledge
  • Perform quality evaluation and control
  • Utilize pricing guide effectively

• Maintain Work Space
• • Ensure a properly organized workspace
  • Ensure a clean workspace at the closing
  • Assist the Retail Team with the opening and closing checklists

• Cultural Development
• • Actively participate in Holistic Development Plan (HDP)
  • Participate in One-on-One process
  • Attend daily Huddle
  • Understand and adhere to Vapor Ministries’ preferred culture

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