Merchandise Processing Associate - City Thrift Smyrna,TN #146 - Smyrna

The work location for this position is: 325 North Lowry St, Smyrna, TN 37167

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Our company is a long term family run retailer that believes in the values of helping others. We do that not only by working with local charities to generate revenues for their organizations, but also minimizing the millions of pounds of used goods that needlessly end up in landfills instead of the recycled alternatives.

So stop working just a job, and join our team that serves a purpose in its work.  Our leadership team is working every day to improve the culture, operations and methods of our company in an innovative and meaningful way.

• Monday to Friday work schedule, limited weekend work
• Day shift
• PTO/Vacation available
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Illness
• 401K
• Employee Shopping Discount

Looking for motivated individuals that appreciate a well-structured, fast paced work environment that rewards those that exceeds standards and quotas! Is that you?

Responsibilities for the Processing Associate include some of the following functions:

• Loading and unloading carts
• Inspecting clothes, linens, accessories and household goods
• Classifying items based upon manufacturer, quality and condition levels.
• Cleaning and preparing items for the sales floor
• Sorting and pricing products
• Tagging and rolling items to the sales floor
• Consolidating goods and operating baling equipment
• Prepping and organizing products for shipping
• Packaging finished products and preparing them for shipping
• Keeping work area neat and clean
• Working safely and efficiently

Qualifications:

• Strong work ethic
• Able to understand and meet company policies, procedures and quotas
• Track and record processing results to report to Production Supervisor
• Demonstrated ability to multitask work assignments.
• Enjoys a fast paced work environment

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and carrying 20 lbs.
• Reaching overhead 20% of time
• Pushing and pulling 4-6 lbs. of force (to push/pull up to 100 lbs. rolling rack)
• Pushing and pulling 50% of time
• Standing 100% of time
• Repetitive use of hands 70% of time
• Bending and crouching 20% of time
• Grasping items with hands 100% of time

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to periodic temperature fluctuations
• Exposure to dust
• Flexibility with schedule based up store needs and sale days
• May be required to perform in an alternate role at the request of the supervisor

Education:

• High School Degree, GED or equivalent work experiences.