Thrift Store Associate

Red White & Blue Thrift Store; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Red White & Blue Thrift Store is hiring full-time associates for various roles including Facilities, Production, and Sales Floor Associates. Candidates should possess physical stamina, attention to detail, and effective communication skills. Medical benefits available after 90 days.

Benefits

Medical benefits after 90 days

Qualifications

• Experience in thrift, retail, warehouse, or customer-facing roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unloading/loading trailers and operating trash compactors.
• Pre-sorting donations and distributing merchandise.
• Cashier and donation center attendant roles.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Physical Stamina

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Founded in 1968, M&M Thrift Management Company operates 27 stores across ten states in the U.S., leading in the retail thrift industry.

Job Summary

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

Available Positions:

1. Facilities Associates: Unloading/loading trailers, operating trash compactors and baling machines, janitorial duties. This role is labor-intensive.
2. Production Associates: Pre-sorting donations, sorting, pricing, hanging, tagging, attaching sensors, and distributing merchandise.
3. Sales Floor Associates: Cashier, Sales Floor, and Donation Center Attendant roles.
4. Other positions include: Box Truck Driver, Dispatcher, and Supervisor.

Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely perform job functions, including meeting productivity standards
• Physical strength to occasionally lift 40-70 lbs, frequently exert 25 lbs.
• Endurance to stand for long periods
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills for handling objects and performing repetitive tasks
• Balance and agility for maintaining stability and performing agile tasks
• Visual acuity for clear vision at close and far distances
• Ability to thrive in a noisy, brightly lit, and busy environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interactions with customers and colleagues
• Flexibility to switch tasks or departments as needed

Language Requirements

• Fundamental understanding of written and spoken English is necessary for effective communication and understanding instructions.

Other Requirements

• Dependability: punctuality and reliability
• Integrity: ethical and honest behavior
• Humility: openness to learning and respectful interactions
• Adaptability: embracing change and uncertainty
• Attention to Detail: delivering accurate, high-quality work
• Inclusion: fostering a respectful, diverse environment
• Team Player: prioritizing team success
• Effective informal communication skills
• Resilience: recovering from setbacks and adapting to change
• Professionalism: conducting oneself in line with organizational values

M&M Management is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply and provide reasonable accommodations. Salaries are estimated based on experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location, and may vary accordingly.