Donation Sorter

ThriftSmart

Posted 4 months ago

Full Time

Nashville, Tennessee

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Production Associate is responsible for categorizing, pricing, and stocking donated hard goods. They ensure quality control by sorting items and maintaining an organized work area.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in a retail or warehouse setting. You can effectively sort donations, ensure quality control, and price merchandise according to guidelines, meeting production standards for both quality and quantity.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Quality Control

Pricing

Stocking

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Job Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
 | Job Title: Production Associate – Hard Goods
 | Department: Production | Reports To: Assistant Manager
 | Revision Date: 07/12/2024 | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt            
JOB SUMMARY:  The Production Associate – Hard Goods contributes to ThriftSmart’s Quality Management and Value Management teams in order to categorize, price, and stock donated goods.

THRIFTSMART REQUIRES ITS EMPLOYEES TO PASS A DRUG TEST AND GO THROUGH E-VERIFICATION.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Production Associates will perform some combination of the following duties and responsibilities
  • Sort incoming donations into proper categories.
  • Ensure quality control of all items - keeping the best and recycling the rest.
  • Price and ticket merchandise using pricing guidelines.
  • Stock merchandise on sales floor as needed.
  • Assist customers with loading furniture purchases.
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. 
  • Meet production standards for quality and quantity
  • Assist other production areas as assigned
COMPETENCIES
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Organization
  • Oral communication
  • Speed and accuracy
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • 1 year of experience in retail or warehouse environment preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Regularly required to stand 
  • Regularly required to speak and hear
  • Regularly required to use hands 
  • Regularly required to reach with hands and arms
  • Frequently required to lift items up to 40lbs.
  • Occasionally required to lift items up to 75 lbs.
  • Occasionally required to team lift items weighing more than 150 lbs.
  • Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus
EEO: ThriftSmart values a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. ThriftSmart considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law. NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ThriftSmart

ThriftSmart is a nonprofit social enterprise operating Nashville's largest thrift store. We combine our passion for serving our community with the best trends in business management to create jobs, provide value to customers, and generate ongoing revenue for our four charity partners. Founded in 2005, our store is located at 4890 Nolensville Road. We also host nonprofit partner SewForHope.org who serves Nashville's refugee community. 100% of our profits benefit the following four charities: www.africanleadershipinc.org www.mercycommunityhealthcare.org www.thebelizeproject.org www.nhafranklin.org
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