Assistant Processing Manager | Christmas Cedar Bluff

Job Description

Job Description

Join a Mission That Changes Lives This Christmas Season

At KARM Stores, every item you process helps fund life-restoring services for men, women, and children across East Tennessee. During the Christmas season, our stores experience increased customer activity, and our seasonal team plays a vital role in helping us serve our community well.

If you’re looking for meaningful seasonal work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment, KARM Stores is hiring Christmas Seasonal Team Members to support store operations now through January 2.
KARM Stores Christmas is back again in North Knoxville!! We are now hiring Seasonal Assistant Managers for Christmas positions.

Assistant Manager pay begins at $18-19 an hour, based on experience. Store hours are 9a - 6p, some evenings and Saturdays required. KARM Stores keyholders must be 18 or older Why Work at KARM Stores? Every Sunday Off — GuaranteedCompetitive hourly pay based on location and experience25% Employee DiscountMission-driven work that makes a difference Opportunity to gain retail and production experience in a fast-paced environment

Position Summary

KARM Stores is seeking an Assistant Processing Manager for our Christmas location. This role helps lead the processing department by supporting daily operations, driving productivity, maintaining quality standards, and helping develop a strong, mission-minded team. The Assistant Processing Manager works closely with the Processing Manager to ensure donations are efficiently accepted, sorted, processed, and priced in a fast-paced retail environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people, staying organized, working hands-on with a team, and helping create an efficient and positive work environment.

What You’ll Do

Support the daily operations of the processing department   Perform and oversee duties related to accepting donations, presorting, processing, and pricing merchandise   Help ensure quick, accurate, and efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment   Encourage and motivate team members to meet daily and weekly production goals   Work alongside the Processing Manager to address department needs and solve operational issues   Assist with delegating tasks and responsibilities to team members   Help lead the department when the Processing Manager is not on shift   Model and reinforce KARM Stores’ mission, values, and culture with the team   Support a work environment that reflects our core values of being trustworthy, team-minded, and teachable   Perform other duties as assigned to support store and department success What We’re Looking For

Leadership experience in retail, production, warehouse, thrift, or a related environment preferred   Ability to work in a fast-paced setting with a strong sense of urgency   Strong communication and team leadership skills   Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and support others in doing the same   Basic computer and web navigation skills   Clear and legible handwriting   Commitment to KARM Stores’ mission and values   Ability to stay organized, manage priorities, and support team productivity Physical Requirements

Stand for up to 100% of the workday   Lift, bend, and move continuously throughout the shift   Perform moderate to heavy physical activity on a regular basis   Lift up to 50 pounds as needed   Work in an active processing environment with frequent movement and strenuous activity

Additional Information

KARM Stores is a Christ-centered organization committed to serving the community with dignity, integrity, compassion, and excellence.

Compensation details: 18-19 Hourly Wage

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