Team Lead- Production | Downtown West Location

KARM Stores; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sunday off

Benefits PTO

Employee discount

90-day raise

Referral bonuses

Bonus rewards

Career growth

Job summary

KARM Stores is seeking an Assistant Processing Manager for our Seymour location. This role helps lead the processing department by supporting daily operations, driving productivity, maintaining quality standards, and helping develop a strong, mission-minded team.

The Assistant Processing Manager works closely with the Processing Manager to ensure donations are efficiently accepted, sorted, processed, and priced in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in retail, production, warehouse, thrift, or a related environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting with a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and support others in doing the same.
• Basic computer and web navigation skills.
• Clear and legible handwriting.
• Commitment to KARM Stores mission and values.
• Ability to stay organized, manage priorities, and support team productivity.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of the processing department.
• Perform and oversee duties related to accepting donations, presorting, processing, and pricing merchandise.
• Help ensure quick, accurate, and efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment.
• Encourage and motivate team members to meet daily and weekly production goals.
• Work alongside the Processing Manager to address department needs and solve operational issues.
• Assist with delegating tasks and responsibilities to team members.
• Help lead the department when the Processing Manager is not on shift.
• Model and reinforce KARM Stores mission, values, and culture with the team.
• Support a work environment that reflects our core values of being trustworthy, team-minded, and teachable.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support store and department success.

Skills

Leadership

Job description

Team Lead- Production | Downtown West Location

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Downtown West - Knoxville, TN 37919 Apply

Overview

Salary Range $18.00 - $19.00

Position Type Full Time

Description

• Every Sunday off
• Benefits & PTO
• Employee Discount
• Performance Based Increases
• Referral Bonuses
• Bonus & Rewards
• Career Growth Opportunities

MUST be 18 or older. Heavy lifting is frequent. Department hours are 9a - 6p, some Saturdays required.

Why Work at KARM Stores?

At KARM Stores, every role supports a greater mission. Our work helps fund the life-changing ministries of Knox Area Rescue Ministries, and we are proud to serve our community through both excellence and purpose.

What We Offer

• Every Sunday off
• Benefits and paid time off
• 25% employee discount
• Eligibility for a 90-day raise
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus and rewards opportunities
• Career growth opportunities

Position Summary

KARM Stores is seeking an Assistant Processing Manager for our Seymour location. This role helps lead the processing department by supporting daily operations, driving productivity, maintaining quality standards, and helping develop a strong, mission-minded team. The Assistant Processing Manager works closely with the Processing Manager to ensure donations are efficiently accepted, sorted, processed, and priced in a fast-paced retail environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people, staying organized, working hands-on with a team, and helping create an efficient and positive work environment.

What Youll Do

• Support the daily operations of the processing department
• Perform and oversee duties related to accepting donations, presorting, processing, and pricing merchandise
• Help ensure quick, accurate, and efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment
• Encourage and motivate team members to meet daily and weekly production goals
• Work alongside the Processing Manager to address department needs and solve operational issues
• Assist with delegating tasks and responsibilities to team members
• Help lead the department when the Processing Manager is not on shift
• Model and reinforce KARM Stores mission, values, and culture with the team
• Support a work environment that reflects our core values of being trustworthy, team-minded, and teachable
• Perform other duties as assigned to support store and department success

What Were Looking For

• Leadership experience in retail, production, warehouse, thrift, or a related environment preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting with a strong sense of urgency
• Strong communication and team leadership skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and support others in doing the same
• Basic computer and web navigation skills
• Clear and legible handwriting
• Commitment to KARM Stores mission and values
• Ability to stay organized, manage priorities, and support team productivity

Physical Requirements

• Stand for up to 100% of the workday
• Lift, bend, and move continuously throughout the shift
• Perform moderate to heavy physical activity on a regular basis
• Lift up to 50 pounds as needed
• Work in an active processing environment with frequent movement and strenuous activity

Additional Information

KARM Stores is a Christ-centered organization committed to serving the community with dignity, integrity, compassion, and excellence.

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Compensation details:

18-19 Hourly Wage