Shipping/Receiving Team Member - Birmingham

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'em!

• Growth opportunities

• Help others through our charity partners

• Save the environment!

Why We Will Love You

• You provide outstanding service to all donors

• You aren't afraid of working in the ever-changing weather

• You are committed to working safely and efficiently

• You are a team player and ready to work with a diverse group of co-workers

• You are organized and can keep the work area neat and presentable

• You are at least 18years old and ready to join or Shipping and Receiving team!

What Happens in Shipping and Receiving Anyway?

• Interact with donors to accept and process donations at trailer sites in an outdoor setting; provide outstanding service to all donors

• Receive newly donated items from our Donations team

• Help us be green and sustainable, sort and ship recyclable items

• Lift up to 50 lbs.

• Work in the heat, the cold and in wet weather conditions

• Unload trailers in a safe and efficient manner

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work

Our dock team works together to take great care of items provided by our donors and provide excellent treasures for our customers. Whether we are shipping items that didn't make it to the salesfloor to our wholesale team or separating out recyclable materials, we combine our passion for customers 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.

America's Thrift Stores is recruiting Dock Team Members! Our search is focused on people who enjoy a warehouse environment and teamwork, combined with a great work ethic and a passion for helping people. Successful candidates are hard-working with great customer service for our donors, thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere, and enjoy an indoor-outdoor work environment. This position provides a unique opportunity for those looking to combine their passion for charities with their interest in retail.

Primary Job Duties

• Counts, weighs, and measures incoming and outgoing shipments

• Moves materials to point of need on time

• Documents movement and weights in required tracking system

• Identifies shortage and increases, while documenting discrepancies and communicating issues to management

• Operates material handling equipment safely, utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Assist customers/donors with store donation center when needed.

• Any other duties as assigned by direct supervisor or management.

Skills & Qualifications

• High School Degree, GED or equivalent work experiences preferred

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Mathematical skills required

• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs, pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs, and lifting up to 50 lbs

• Able to work in a team-oriented environment

• 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 and management

• Able to accurately keep records and communicate progress to management

• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple activities at one time

• Must pass a background check

• On the job training provided

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.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

• Min Hiring Rate $13.00

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• New Southern Wholesale, 2500 1st Place W, Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America