Online Thrift Product Processor - Birmingham

What’s In It For You!

• Every employee is bonus eligible after 90 days!
• Variety of jobs including Monday-Friday day shifts
• Need flexible part time hours? We’ve got 'em!
• Growth opportunities
• Help others through our charity partners
• Save the environment!

Why We Will Love You

• Attention to detail - you’ve got an eye for it!
• You are eager to sort through donations searching for treasures
• You are neat and organized
• You are a team player ready to work with a diverse group of co-workers
• You love getting a lot done every day
• You are at least 18 and ready to join our processing team

What Happens in Processing Anyway?

• Sort donated items and identify great finds
• Help identify recyclable items. Even if we can’t sell it, we can keep it out of the landfill!
• Get those great finds sales floor ready
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Load and unload carts to get merchandise out safely and efficiently
• Clean up and reset the processing area at the end of each day

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work

Our processing team works together to take great care of items provided by our donors and provide excellent treasures for our customers. Whether we are hanging the perfect jeans or separating out recyclable materials, we combine our passion for customers and community service.

Why You Will Love Us: Our Mission, Vision and Values

• Mission: To Give Back! By positively impacting the environment and the communities we serve, providing values that meet our customer’s needs and wants, reducing millions of pounds of waste each year, supporting local charities.
• Values:

• People First: We invest in what matters most to us: You. Your goals are our goals; your success is our success. We care about family and work-life balance. We value what makes you, You!
• Customers and Donors: Our business starts and ends with both the contributions of our donors and the loyalty of our customers. We deliver a 1st class second-hand experience by providing our customers unsurpassed value & selection.
• Community: We enhance communities by supporting charities, providing values and creating jobs. Through sustainable shopping we protect the environment and reduce waste.
• Continuous Improvement: We empower our people to improve the business and promote an entrepreneurial spirit. Continuous improvement isn’t just about margins; it’s about development, personal growth, teamwork and collaboration.
• Growth: Growth is our commitment. We invest in the growth of our people, our donations, and our sales. Our growth supports our mission: To Give Back.

Reports To: General Manager, Online Thrift

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Position Purpose and Objectives

The Online Thrift Product Processor is an entry-level role responsible for efficiently preparing donated items for online sales to support our retail store teams. This position involves handling a variety of tasks to ensure products meet quality standards and are ready for listing.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Efficiently process donated goods across all product categories as directed.
• Inspect items to ensure they meet defined quality standards.
• Maintain productivity goals without compromising work quality.
• Clean and prepare items for sale as needed.
• Facilitate the movement of goods to the listing stage.
• Verify manifests to ensure alignment with arriving items.
• Receive, transport, and organize donation containers in designated areas.
• Load, unload, and transfer products within the warehouse.
• Operate warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks, to move inventory.
• Track production output and product levels, recording data accurately.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, performing regular cleanup activities.
• Record assigned metrics and complete daily reports.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and ability to take initiative.
• Quick learner with an action-oriented mindset.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to conduct reliable online research.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and dependable.
• Capable of completing tasks efficiently while meeting productivity quotas.
• Strong adherence to policies and procedures.
• Willingness to provide feedback for process improvements.
• Previous experience in e-commerce or retail environments (e.g., eBay, Amazon) preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a plus.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of background check and drug screen.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently - Carrying up to 50 lbs., pushing and pulling up to 25 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing up to 14-foot height, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, handling and smelling.
• Frequently - Walking on tile/concrete, bending, feeling, and reaching waist/overhead level.
• Continuously - Standing on tile/concrete, talking, seeing, and hearing.

Other: Mostly regular and weekend hours, occasionally working evenings and holiday hours as needed. Working environment includes inside of building with semi-controlled temperatures and outside conditions with varying weather and temperatures.

Other duties as assigned: Please note that this job description may not cover every duty or responsibility that might arise in the course of employment. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned, which may not be explicitly stated in this document. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The duties and responsibilities outlined here are intended to provide an overview of the primary functions of the role, but they may change as the needs of the organization evolve.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.