Thrift Store Associate

Job Summary

Our associates at Red, White, and Blue Thrift perform a range of tasks 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.

Facilities Associate responsibilities include:

• Unloading and loading trailers
• Operating a trash compactor
• Operating a baling machine
• Janitorial duties

Production Associate responsibilities include:

• Pre‑sorting donations
• Sorting
• Pricing
• Hanging
• Tagging
• Attaching sensors
• Distributing merchandise to the floor

Sales Floor Associate responsibilities include:

• Cashier
• Sales Floor
• Donation Center Attendant

Other available positions include:

• Box Truck Driver
• Dispatcher
• Supervisor

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

• 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 have the ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 40–70 lbs, frequently exert up to 25 lbs. of force, 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 hand or 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 characterized by a consistently busy atmosphere. The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and busy environment is essential for this role.
• Noise Level: The work environment is noisy due to the bustling activity on the sales floor and the production area. Due to the nature of our operations, the ability to work effectively in a noisy environment is a requirement for this role.
• Lighting:
  The work environment is characterized by bright lighting throughout the front and back of store, which is integral to our operational requirements. Due to the nature of our operations, the ability to work effectively in a bright environment is a requirement for this role.
• Interactions with Others:
  The role involves regular interactions with customers, donors, and coworkers, fostering a collaborative and customer‑focused environment. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are a requirement for this role.
• Flexibility:
  The nature of this role requires a high degree of flexibility. Employees may be asked to switch tasks or departments based on operational needs. Employees are expected to work in all areas as assigned, contributing to a well‑rounded and collaborative team environment.

• Employees are not required to communicate exclusively in English within the workplace. However, the nature of the position may entail interactions with customers, donors, colleagues, and supervisors who primarily use English. In such instances, a fundamental understanding of written and spoken English for comprehending instructions, as well as the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English, may be necessary.

Dependability
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Effective performers demonstrate regular and punctual attendance. They behave consistently and predictably; are reliable and dependable in fulfilling their professional obligations.

Integrity
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Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions.

Humility
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Effective performers recognize one's…