Processor

Many Hands for Haiti; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Many Hands Thrift in Des Moines, IA is seeking a friendly Processor to help turn donations into destiny. You will greet donors, assess items for value, price merchandise, and create eye-catching displays that invite customers to explore.

This role emphasizes organized, patient work, a strong team spirit, occasional cashier duties, and standing for long periods while lifting up to 50 lbs. If you enjoy a mission-driven, people-focused environment, apply today.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Ability to accurately determine item value.
• Prolonged standing for shifts.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Be the Donation Gatekeeper: warmly receive items from donors.
• Treasure Hunter & Appraiser: sort, evaluate, and price a wide array of items.
• Visual Storyteller: create attractive, eye-catching displays.
• Quality Control: evaluate items based on condition for floor-ready quality.
• Team Player: assist with cashiering and customer service.
• Routine with a Mission: follow a stable, efficient workflow.

Skills

People skills

Organizational skills

Persuasiveness

Style sense

Mission-focused

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

Description

Are You Ready to Turn Donations into Destiny? Join Our Many Hands Thrift Team as a Processor!

Are you a people-person with an eye for value and a passion for making a real difference? Do you thrive in a structured, yet social environment where your upbeat attitude and persuasive charm can shine? Many Hands Thrift is looking for a dynamic and engaging Processor to join our mission-driven team!

This isn't just sorting—it's treasure hunting, pricing, and merchandising all rolled into one. You’ll be the first to see the generous donations that come through our doors, playing a critical role in transforming them into resources that directly support those in need through the ministry of Many Hands.

What you'll be doing:

• Be the Donation Gatekeeper: You’ll warmly receive items from our generous donors.
• Treasure Hunter & Appraiser: You'll sort, evaluate, and assign fair prices to a wide array of items—you never know what unique find might come across your table!
• Visual Storyteller: Bring your sense of style! You will organize and create attractive, eye-catching displays that make our store stand out from the typical thrift experience.
• Quality Control: Confidently evaluate items based on condition, ensuring only the best goods make it to the floor.
• Team Player: Step in to assist with cashiering as needed, using your strong people skills to provide excellent customer service.
• Routine with a Mission: You'll enjoy a systematic workflow that provides the predictability and stability you need to be efficient and productive.

Reports to Store Manager

Requirements

What you will bring to Our Team:

We’re looking for someone who gets energy from others and loves to maintain an optimistic, upbeat presence. You should be:

• Highly Social and Persuasive: You have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and can naturally share the value of our mission to anyone you meet.
• Meticulously Organized: Your strong attention to detail ensures items are sorted correctly, priced accurately, and displayed beautifully.
• Patient and Methodical: You appreciate an orderly, systematic work environment with routine tasks, avoiding high-pressure, constantly changing situations.
• A Style Guru: You have the ability to apply a sense of style to create aesthetically pleasing, organized displays.
• Mission-Focused: You are ready to positively represent the ministry of Many Hands, including its mission, vision, and core values, to all customers and donors.

The Essentials:

• High school diploma preferred.
• Ability to accurately determine the value of donated items.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to use your social strengths and organizational skills to have a significant positive impact on our community. If you are ready to be a key part of our mission and thrive in a stable, people-focused environment, we encourage you to apply!