Seasonal Donation Processor | Christmas Cedar Bluff

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 donation volume and 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.

Why Work at KARM Stores?

• Every Sunday Off — Guaranteed
• Competitive hourly pay based on location and experience
• 25% Employee Discount
• Mission-driven work that makes a difference
• Opportunity to gain retail and production experience in a fast-paced environment
  

Seasonal Position Details

Position Summary

The Christmas Seasonal Team Member helps support store and processing operations during KARM Stores’ busiest season of the year. This role may assist with receiving donations, sorting merchandise, preparing items for the sales floor, keeping work areas organized, supporting inventory movement, and helping create a positive experience for donors, shoppers, and team members.

Seasonal team members may be placed in processing, sales floor, donation receiving, or other support areas based on store needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive & sort donated merchandise
• Inspect, evaluate, and determine sellable quality
• Price & prepare items for the sales floor
• Meet daily & weekly production goals (Company Target: 35 processed pieces per hour)
• Maintain organization & safety within the processing area
• Work closely with team members to keep inventory moving efficiently
• Represent KARM's core values: Trustworthy, Team-Minded & Teachable

What Success Looks Like

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy hands-on, physical work
• Like measurable goals & hitting production targets
• Can stay focused in a fast-paced environment
• Work well as part of a team
• Take pride in quality & consistency

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic computer and point-of-sale system skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Availability to work Saturdays and flexible shifts
• Commitment to working respectfully within a mission-driven workplace

Physical Requirements

This role is performed in a warehouse environment and will involve standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the shift.

• Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods
• Frequent lifting, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Moderate to heavy physical activity throughout shifts

Additional Information

KARM Stores participates in E-Verify and confirms employment eligibility through Form I-9 documentation.

We are proud to be a second-chance employer. Criminal history does not automatically disqualify applicants. Background checks are conducted in accordance with applicable law.

KARM Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation details: 15-16 Hourly Wage

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