Thrift Store Associate

Red White & Blue Thrift Store; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Red White & Blue Thrift Store is seeking dedicated Facilities, Production, and Sales Floor Associates. These full-time positions require physical stamina and attention to detail, offering a dynamic work environment. Associates will handle various tasks from unloading trailers to assisting customers, ensuring a smooth retail operation.

Benefits

Medical Benefits after 90 days

Qualifications

• Previous thrift, retail, warehouse, back-of-house, or customer-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unloading and loading trailers, operating trash compactor and baling machine.
• Pre-sorting donations and sorting merchandise for the sales floor.
• Serving as cashiers and sales floor attendants.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina

Effective Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Our associates at Red, White, and Blue Thrift perform a range of tasks essential to our retail operations. These positions require attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The roles are full-time, with medical benefits available after 90 days of employment. Brief descriptions of our positions are provided below.

Our Facilities Associates may be assigned to the following tasks:

1. Unloading and loading trailers
2. Operating a trash compactor
3. Operating a baling machine
4. Janitorial duties

The Facilities Associate position is labor-intensive.

Our Production Associates may be assigned to the following tasks:

1. Pre-sorting donations
2. Sorting, pricing, hanging, tagging, attaching sensors, and distributing merchandise to the floor

Our Sales Floor Associates may serve as:

1. Cashiers
2. Sales Floor Attendants
3. Donation Center Attendants

Other available positions include:

1. Box Truck Driver
2. Dispatcher
3. Supervisor

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous thrift, retail, warehouse, back-of-house, or customer-facing experience is preferred but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely perform job functions, including meeting productivity requirements
• Physical strength to lift and carry up to 70 lbs occasionally, and exert force frequently
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills for repetitive tasks
• Balance and agility for various physical tasks
• Visual acuity at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more
• Ability to work effectively in a noisy, brightly lit environment
• Effective communication skills for interacting with customers and colleagues
• Flexibility to switch tasks or departments as needed

Language Requirements:

• Basic understanding of written and spoken English may be necessary for communication and understanding instructions

Other Requirements:

• Dependability: punctuality and reliability
• Integrity: ethical and honest behavior
• Humility: openness to learning and respect for others
• Adaptability: embracing change and uncertainty
• Attention to detail: accuracy and quality in work
• Inclusion: fostering a respectful and diverse environment
• Team Player: prioritizing team success
• Informal Communication: conveying information clearly and interpreting cues
• Resilience: recovering from setbacks and maintaining effort
• Professionalism: conducting oneself according to organizational standards

M&M Management is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.