Thrift Store Associate

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Job Summary

Our associates at Red, White, and Blue Thrift perform a range of tasks and processes essential to our retail operations. These positions require attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The roles are full-time, and medical benefits become available after 90 days of employment. Brief descriptions of our positions can be found below.

Responsibilities

• Facilities Associate:
  Unloading and loading trailers, operating a trash compactor, operating a baling machine, and janitorial duties. The Facilities Associate position is labor intensive.
• Production Associate:
  Pre-sorting donations, sorting, pricing, hanging, tagging, attaching sensors, and distributing merchandise to the floor.
• Sales Floor Associate:
  Cashier, Sales Floor, and Donation Center Attendant.
• Other available positions include:
  Box Truck Driver, Dispatcher, and Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous thrift, retail, warehouse, back of house, or customer facing experience is preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to Safely Perform
  
  Job Functions:
  
  Capable of safely and effectively performing essential job functions in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting both qualitative and quantitative productivity requirements.
• Physical Strength:
  Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 40-70 lbs, frequently exert up to 25 lbs, and constantly apply negligible force when handling objects.
• Endurance:
  Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Manual Dexterity:
  Proficient in performing repetitive motions such as extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction and working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
• Fine Motor
  
  Skills:
  
  Skilled in tasks involving seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hands.
• Balance and Agility:
  Capable of maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces, as well as maintaining balance when performing agile tasks.
• Visual Acuity:
  Possesses clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.
• Atmosphere:
  The work environment is dynamic and busy; the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and busy environment is essential.
• Noise Level: The work environment is noisy due to bustling activity on the sales floor and the production area; the ability to work effectively in a noisy environment is a requirement.
• Lighting:
  The work environment is bright throughout the front and back of store, which is integral to operational requirements; the ability to work effectively in a bright environment is a requirement.
• Interactions with Others:
  The role involves regular interactions with customers, donors, and coworkers, fostering a collaborative and customer-focused environment.
• Flexibility:
  The role requires a high degree of flexibility. Employees may be asked to switch tasks or departments based on operational needs and are expected to work in all areas as assigned.

Language Requirements

• Employees are not required to communicate exclusively in English within the workplace. However, interactions with customers, donors, colleagues, and supervisors who primarily use English may necessitate a fundamental understanding of written and spoken English to comprehend instructions and communicate effectively.

Other Requirements

• Dependability:
  Regular and punctual attendance; reliable and dependable in fulfilling professional obligations.
• Integrity:
  Ethical and honest behavior; taking responsibility for actions.
• Humility:
  Open to learning from others and treating everyone with respect and dignity.
• Adaptability:
  Able to adapt to change and stay effective in uncertain conditions.
• Attention to Detail:
  Observe details and deliver high-quality, accurate work.
• Inclusion:
  Foster an inclusive environment and value diversity.
• Team Player:
  Collaborate with the team and prioritize collective success.
• Informal Communication:
  Convey information clearly in casual or informal situations and interpret nonverbal cues appropriately.
• Resilience:
  Recover from mistakes and adjust to change…