Donation Center Attendant - Bessemer

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 that too!
• Growth opportunities
• Help others through our charity partners
• Save the environment

Why We Will Love You

• You are at least 18 years old and ready to join our team
• You provide outstanding customer service to all donors
• You are organized and can keep the donations area neat and presentable·
• You aren’t afraid of working in the ever-changing weather·
• You are committed to working safely and efficiently
• You are a team player ready to work with a diverse group of co-workers

What Happens in Donations Anyway?

• Receive donations from donors
• Track and weigh donations that we collect - we gotta know so we can give back!·
• Lift up to 50 lbs.·
• Share information about our charity partners and our mission with our donors and customers·
• Work in the heat, the cold and in wet weather conditions·
• Work safely and efficiently in loading and unloading trailers and donation boxes
• Help to sustain and maintain donation trailer site and donation boxes for donation collections

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
Our donations team works together to take great care of items provided by our donors and provide excellent treasures for our customers. Whether we are collecting items at our store donation sites or at home pickups, we combine our passion for donors and community service in all that we do.

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.

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. "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.

JOB DUTIES

• Accept donated clothing, shoes, and household goods through the drive-thru at our Fixed Donation Center.
• Engage with donors and communicate the impact donating has on our community, partners, and planet.
• Interact with truck drivers and other team members to organize and recycle donations in an indoor and outdoor situation.
• Help sustain and maintain a clean and orderly Fixed Donation Center, based on company operational standards.
• Work safely and efficiently in loading and unloading donor vehicles and box trucks.
• Possess the ability to regularly work in the heat, the cold and in wet weather conditions.
• Loading and unloading carts.
• Inspecting and sorting clothing, shoes, and other items.
• Prepping and organizing products for recycling.
• Other duties may be assigned by a working supervisor.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong work ethic.
• Able to understand and execute company policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a strong ability to prioritize.
• Capable of building and sustaining relationships with peers, management, and donors.
• Able to accurately keep records and communicate progress to management.
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple activities at one time.
• Naturally mission driven, guided by core values.

COMPETENCIES

Never- 0%, Occasionally- 1-33%, Frequently- 34-66%, Continuously- 67-100%

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally - 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 controlled temperatures and outside conditions with varying weather and temperatures.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE:
The job duties, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, requirements,
and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the
tasks that an associate may be required to perform. America’s Thrift Stores reserves the right to
revise the job description at any time and to require associates to perform other tasks as
circumstances or conditions of business, competitive considerations, or the work environment
change.
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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.