What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT Donation Processor | Merchants Location position at KARM Stores?
Join a Mission That Changes Lives — Including Yours
At KARM Stores, every item you process helps fund life-restoring services for men, women, and children across East Tennessee. As a Donation Processor, your work directly fuels our mission.
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FT/PT Positions - department hours 9a- 6p, some Saturdays required.
Why Work at KARM Stores?
- Every Sunday Off — Guaranteed
- Competitive hourly pay based on location and experience
- 25% Employee Discount
- 90-Day Performance Review Eligibility
- Performance-Based Increases
- Referral Bonuses & Incentive Opportunities
- Paid Time Off & Benefits Eligibility (Full-Time)
- Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
Position Type
Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive & sort donated merchandise
- Inspect, evaluate, and determine sellable quality
- Price & prepare items for the sales floor
- Meet daily & weekly production goals (Company Target: 35 processed pieces per hour)
- Maintain organization & safety within the processing area
- Work closely with team members to keep inventory moving efficiently
- Represent KARM's core values: Trustworthy, Team-Minded & Teachable
What Success Looks Like
You will thrive in this role if you:
- Enjoy hands-on, physical work
- Like measurable goals & hitting production targets
- Can stay focused in a fast-paced environment
- Work well as part of a team
- Take pride in quality & consistency
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Basic computer and point-of-sale system skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment
- Availability to work Saturdays and flexible shifts
- Commitment to working respectfully within a mission-driven workplace
Physical Requirements
This role is performed in a warehouse environment and will involve standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the shift.
- Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods
- Frequent lifting, bending, and reaching
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
- Moderate to heavy physical activity throughout shifts
Additional Information
KARM Stores participates in E-Verify and confirms employment eligibility through Form I-9 documentation.
We are proud to be a second-chance employer. Criminal history does not automatically disqualify applicants. Background checks are conducted in accordance with applicable law.
KARM Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer.