Thrift Store Associate

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Our associates at Red, White, and Blue Thrift perform a range of tasks and processes 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, and medical benefits become available after 90 days of employment. Brief descriptions of our positions can be found below. Our Facilities Associates may be assigned to the following tasks: Unloading and loading trailers, operating a trash compactor, operating a baling machine, and janitorial duties. The Facilities Associate position is labor intensive. Our Production Associates may be assigned to the following tasks: Pre-sorting donations, sorting, pricing, hanging, tagging, attaching sensors, and distributing merchandise to the floor. Our Sales Floor Associates may be assigned to the following roles: Cashier, Sales Floor, and Donation Center Attendant. Other available positions include: Box Truck Driver, Dispatcher, and Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to safely and effectively perform essential job functions in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting both qualitative and quantitative productivity requirements.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 40-70 lbs
Ability to frequently exert up to 25 lbs. of force
Ability to constantly apply negligible force when handling objects
Able to stand for extended periods of time
Proficient in performing repetitive motions such as extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction and working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
Skilled in tasks involving seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands.
Capable of maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces, as well as maintaining balance when performing agile tasks.
Possesses clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and busy environment.
Ability to work effectively in a noisy environment.
Ability to work effectively in a bright environment.
Regular interactions with customers, donors, and coworkers.
High degree of flexibility; may be asked to switch tasks or departments based on operational needs.
Expected to work in all areas as assigned.
Fundamental understanding of written and spoken English for comprehending instructions, as well as the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English may be necessary.
Dependability: Regular and punctual attendance, behave consistently and predictably, reliable and dependable in fulfilling professional obligations.
Integrity: Think and act ethically and honestly, apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities, take responsibility for actions.
Humility: Recognize one's own limitations, open to learning from others, treat everyone with respect and dignity.
Adaptability: Embrace needed change and modify behavior when appropriate to achieve organizational objectives, effective in the face of uncertainty.
Attention To Detail: Observe details, promptly catch and rectify small mistakes, delivering high-quality, accurate work.
Inclusion: Create and participate in an inclusive environment, value and respect diversity, foster a sense of belonging for all individuals.
Team Player: Team oriented, identify with the larger team and their role within it, prioritize the collective success of the team over personal achievements.
Informal Communication: Clearly and articulately convey information to others in casual or informal situations, understand that communication happens through verbal and nonverbal cues, able to interpret body language accurately and use it appropriately.
Resilience: Able to recover from mistakes or adjust easily to change, sustain efforts to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.
Professionalism: Conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with organizational values, policies, and standards. This requires a commitment to integrity, ethical conduct, and respect for diversity, as well as the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner.