Thrift Store Donation Associate, Pelham, AL
On-sitePelham, Alabama, United States
Pelham, Alabama, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeEntry LevelHigh School Or EquivalentSmall
Full TimeEntry LevelHigh School Or EquivalentSmall
Job Summary
Greet donors warmly, unload vehicles, and sort items into bins or carts while issuing receipts. Maintain the drop-off lane and loading dock cleanliness, and explain donation guidelines to donors. Collaborate with Assistant Warehouse Managers for accurate daily counts and heavy lifts. Work required overtime including evening shifts and special events. This role supports The Foundry's mission to restore hope through Christ-centered recovery in a grace-based environment.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma, High School Equivalency, or GED
- Two (2) years of retail or thrift store experience
- Proven competencies in customer service and organization skills
- Able to use a computer/tablet to perform job duties
- Must be able to work required overtime as assigned by the General Manager, including but not limited to evening shifts and special events
- Physical demands of this position include extensive standing and walking, lifting to 50 pounds regularly, and pushing and pulling bins, racks, and carts to 1,000 pounds with assistance
- You must be able to bend, stoop, crouch, and climb a step ladder approximately three feet in height to reach materials
- You must be able to work in a retail and warehouse environment, including exposure to dust and fluctuating temperatures
- You must express yourself verbally and accurately, and loudly or quickly convey verbal instructions
- You must hear and understand speech in person, via telephone, or other devices, and recognize work-associated sounds such as vehicle horns or emergency sirens
- You must have near and far visual acuity and clear peripheral vision
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to resolve issues calmly and efficiently
- Servant leader
- Quick learner and enjoys the challenge of taking on new assignments
- Willingness to be a team player
- Must hold to the mission, vision, and core values of The Foundry
- Must be willing to sign The Foundry's Statement of Faith
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