Retail Store Associate

Savers/Value Village; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the thrift retail sector is hiring for Retail Store Associates in Gainesville, Georgia. The role involves creating a positive experience for customers while supporting the mission of sustainability and community service. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with comprehensive training and a range of benefits including healthcare, paid time off, and team member discounts.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Paid Time Off

Vacation Pay

Team member discounts of up to 50% off store merchandise

Annual Bonus

Performance Merit Increases

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Responsibilities

• Create an awesome experience for Customers, Donors, and Team Members.
• Participate in the mission to champion reuse and impact local communities.
• Undergo comprehensive onboarding and training.

Job description

Job Title: Retail Store Associate

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

• Paid vacation time begins accruing on hire date
• Accrual rate ranges from .019 to .038 per regular hour worked

Holiday Pay

• Based on position and full-time/part-time status
• 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
• Life insurance
• Company provided peace of mind and the option to purchase a supplemental plan

Additional Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• Performance Merit Increases
• Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave

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 Retail Store Associates create an awesome experience for our Customers, Donors and other Team Members. We are hiring for both Full Time and Part Time Retail Store 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 eVerify employer