Clothing Processing Team - Westover

Vapor Thrift Store • Westover, AL

4d • $13 - $14

About The Position

The Processing Associate efficiently processes donated goods into priced, sellable merchandise. The role requires an organized, high-output approach and the ability to evaluate merchandise quality, price, and presentation quickly and decisively. The associate also provides customer service, maintains an orderly processing workspace, and may help with receiving during busy periods.

The position is based with the Clothing Processing Team in Westover and reports to the Assistant Store Manager. It requires 40 hours per week and zero to minimal local travel, except for monthly staff meetings within 20 minutes of the store. Other duties may be assigned temporarily and infrequently as necessary.

Requirements

• Commit to Vapor Ministries’ mission: establishing sustainable centers for alleviating poverty and multiplying disciples in third-world environments.
• Embody and embrace the stated values: Urgent Pursuit, Sacrificial Service, Intentional Development, Clear Communication, Complete Alignment, and Excellent Execution.
• Be highly organized and able to work at an efficient, high-output pace.
• Have or be developing knowledge of items in the assigned department(s).
• Be decisive and able to evaluate merchandise quality, price, and presentation quickly and efficiently.
• Be able to stand for up to 4 hours at a time and lift up to 50 pounds, depending on department.
• Work 40 hours per week.
• Be available for zero to minimal local travel, except for monthly staff meetings within 20 minutes of the store.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers respectfully and respond to their questions and needs with optimism and joy.
• Escalate customer service needs to the Assistant Store Manager or Store Manager as needed.
• Share Vapor Ministries’ vision and mission with customers.
• Sort, price, and stock items in assigned department(s) quickly and efficiently.
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly processing goals to drive revenue generation.
• Maintain knowledge of department pricing, sales, and goals, and work with managers to adjust as needed based on revenue trends.
• Complete opening or closing checklist procedures when scheduled to open or close.
• Keep the workspace organized during operating hours and leave the department processing station organized and stocked for the next workday.
• Provide backup for receiving during high-traffic or high-donation periods, or assist with closing receiving during closing shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed