MERCHANDISING PROCESSING SPECIALIST 30-39 HOURS w/BENEFITS
9 days ago
Carrollton
Job DescriptionDescription: At Metrocrest Resale, every donation and purchase directly supports the vital programs of Metrocrest Services, including food assistance, housing stability, job readiness, and senior services. The Merchandising Processing Specialist plays a key role in advancing Metrocrest Services' mission by transforming donated goods into revenue that funds life-changing community programs. This position receives, processes, prices, and stocks donated merchandise to maintain a clean, organized, and customer-ready sales floor. This role is ideal for someone who starts with a YES attitude, works efficiently with purpose, and takes pride in creating a welcoming, joyful shopping experience for customers and donors alike. The Agency Metrocrest Services is a team of volunteers, nonprofit partners, donors, and employees whose Mission is “Providing hope through programs that lead to self-sufficiency and foster independence.” Our Core Values are based on principles that guide our actions, behaviors, and decisions. Our Core Values are: Start with a “YES” Attitude: Working together to find solutions At Metrocrest Resale approach donors, customers, and teammates with solutions, flexibility, and a willingness to help Celebrate Differences: Show others dignity, respect, and inclusion while honoring everyone’s experiences and unique contributions At Metrocrest Resale, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and foster an inclusive workplace Be Kind: Make a choice to be kind to ALL through empathy and understanding At Metrocrest Resale, we treat everyone with respect, patience, and professionalism Choose Joy: Joy is an attitude; pursue it every day At Metrocrest Resale, we create an uplifting shopping and working environment Embrace Change: A willingness to be open-minded and collaborate while accepting that change is an integral part of making our organization stronger At Metrocrest Resale, donation volume and priorities shift daily; we adapt with a positive attitude We are looking for team members whose values align with ours and who are compassionate, professional, and committed to serving their neighbors in need. You’ll Love Working Here Because We… • You’ll be part of a team that makes meaningful community impact, • You’ll work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment The Merchandising Processing Specialist is essential to Metrocrest Resale’s operations. You will receive, process, price, and stock donated merchandise, ensuring it is ready for our customers and donors. You will also help maintain clean, organized, and safe donation, processing, and sales areas while supporting volunteers and teammates. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced retail environment. Requirements: Schedule Commitment Five-day work week including every Saturday; hours for all scheduled days will vary between 9:00 AM and 6:30 PM. (Metrocrest Resale is closed on Sundays.) Minimum Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent, • 2 years of retail, merchandising, or thrift store experience, • 5+ years working in a fast-paced retail environment, • Non-profit thrift store experience, • Experience working with volunteers or supervising small teams, • Strong work ethic and ability to meet daily production goals., • Ability to learn quickly through on-the-job training, • Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing donation volume and production needs., • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, • Positive, flexible attitude with the ability to multitask, • Professional communication and positive representation of Metrocrest Services, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team Donation Processing, Pricing, and Tagging • Inspect donations for safety, completeness, and resale quality, • Price and tag merchandise accurately according to store guidelines, • Identify premium, vintage, or boutique-worthy items and fast-track them appropriately, • Meet daily production and processing goals while maintaining presentation standards, • Transport processed merchandise to the sales floor and stock by category., • Maintain neat, organized, and customer-ready displays, • Support merchandise rotation and restocking to ensure fresh product flow., • Keep donation intake, processing, and sales areas clean, safe, and free of hazards., • Follow all safety and operational procedures., • Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers, providing guidance when needed. The Merchandising Processing Specialist reports directly to the Resale Assistant Manager. Pay Range The Merchandising Processing Specialist is an FLSA non-exempt position at rate of $17.00 per hour. Other Duties This job description is not intended to cover all responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice to support store operations. Physical Demands • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (8-hour shift), • Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and twisting, • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally, • Donation intake is performed outdoors and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, • Production and sales floor work is performed indoors in retail and backroom areas Metrocrest Services provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In accordance with the ADA, Metrocrest Services is willing to consider any reasonable accommodation.