Shipping / Receiving Team Member - Ocean Springs

Shipping / Receiving Team Member - Ocean Springs
America's Thrift Stores, Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, United States of America

What's In It For You!
EVERY employee is bonus eligible after 90 days!

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 18 years old and ready to join our 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 sales floor to our wholesale team or separating out recyclable materials, we combine our passion for customers and community service in all that we do.

Position Title

Shipping / Receiving Team Member

Department

Operations

Reports to

General Manager

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Position Purpose and Objectives

America's Thrift Stores is seeking a new Shipping / Receiving Team Member to join our dynamic team! We're looking for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced warehouse setting, value teamwork, and have a strong work ethic.

If you're passionate about helping others and committed to providing excellent customer service to our donors, we want to hear from you!

Successful candidates will enjoy both indoor and outdoor work environments and are eager to contribute to a meaningful cause.

This role offers a unique opportunity to blend your passion for charity with your interest in retail.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Accurately counts, weighs, and measures incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Ensures timely delivery of materials to the required locations.
• Records material movements and weights in the designated tracking system.
• Identifies and documents discrepancies, including shortages and excesses, and promptly reports issues to management.
• Safely operates material handling equipment while adhering to PPE guidelines.
• Provides assistance to customers or donors at the store donation center as needed.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor or management.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Basic math skills are essential.
• Must work well in a team-oriented setting.
• Must understand and follow company policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Must be capable of maintaining accurate records and reporting progress to management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Successful completion of background check, motor vehicle check, and drug screen.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Physical Demands

• Frequently - Carrying up to 50 lbs., pushing and pulling up to 25 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing up to 14-foot height, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, handling and smelling.
• Frequently - Walking on tile/concrete, bending, feeling, and reaching waist/overhead level.
• Continuously - Standing on tile/concrete, talking, seeing, and hearing.

Other

Mostly regular and weekend hours, occasionally working evenings and holiday hours as needed. Working environment includes inside of building with semi-controlled temperatures and outside conditions with varying weather and temperatures.

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.