Summary
Location
Decatur
Type
part-time
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About this role
What's In It For You!
- EVERY employee is bonus eligible after 90 days!!
- Employee discounts
- 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 (thrifting one pair of jeans saves the world 1,800 gallons of water ya know!) 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
- creating jobs
Vision
To be the Thrift Brand of Choice in the Southeast and online by offering The Best in value, variety & selection, and convenience for our customers and donors.
- 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. "How can we improve" are the most important words in business.
- 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.
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Other facts
About America's Thrift Stores
America’s Thrift Stores is a for-profit thrift store & operates in the southeastern US. We are headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama & operate retail stores in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, & Louisiana, providing over 1,000 jobs in the communities we are a part of.
Ways we give back:
- We give over $3 million to our charity partners annually
- We keep over 45 million pounds of donatable goods out of landfills each year
- We are able to provide the best values for shoppers so they can clothe their families and outfit their homes
It starts with a donation network of over 2,300 locations, including community donation centers, store donation centers, & free home pickups. We take donations of gently used clothing and other household items, sell them in our stores at an affordable price, & contribute a portion of our profits to our 6 different charity partners. Our goal is to donate $100 million to our charity partners in 10 years.
At America’s Thrift Stores, we pride ourselves on offering the biggest selection of affordable clothing, shoes, homewares, & more to the community. We refresh each of our stores with over 10,000 unique items every single day, which is where we got the tagline “Where it’s a new store every day.” It’s because it’s true!
We like to say that we're “not your mama’s thrift store” because we keep our floors organized down to the department, category, & even size so our customers can find what they’re looking for for the best prices in town.
It's safe to say our team is passionate. We believe in the charity partners we serve & making a difference in our communities. We like to have fun, & we are proud of the company culture we've created at ATS. We truly are one big family!
Our Charity Partners:
Make-A-Wish Alabama
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Home of Grace
Louisiana Adult & Teen Challenge
Adult & Teen Challenge Mid-South
Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee
Want to join the team? View opportunities at americasthrift.com/careers
What you'll do
- The Processing Team Member is responsible for sorting donated items, identifying recyclable materials, and preparing items for the sales floor. They also maintain cleanliness in the processing area and work collaboratively with team members.
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