Thrift Store Associate - Harahan, LA

Job Summary Our associates at Red, White, and Blue Thrift perform a range of tasks and processes essential to our retail operations. These positions require attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. The roles are full‑time, and medical benefits become available after 90 days of employment. Role Responsibilities Facilities Associate – Unloading and loading trailers, operating a trash compactor, operating a baling machine, and janitorial duties. The position is labor intensive. Production Associate – Pre‑sorting donations, sorting, pricing, hanging, tagging, attaching sensors, and distributing merchandise to the floor. Sales Floor Associate – Cashier, Sales Floor, and Donation Center Attendant. Other Positions – Box truck driver, dispatcher, and supervisor. Perks Full‑time hours. Benefits eligible after 90 days of employment. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Previous thrift, retail, warehouse, back of house, or customer‑facing experience is preferred, but not required. Physical Requirements Capability to safely perform job functions in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting productivity requirements. Physical strength: occasional lift and carry up to 40–70 lbs, frequent exertion up to 25 lbs of force. Endurance: able to stand for extended periods. Manual dexterity: perform repetitive motions such as extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction and working primarily with fingers. Fine motor skills: tasks involving seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s). Balance and agility: maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Visual acuity: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more. Work Environment Atmosphere: dynamic, consistently busy. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and busy environment is essential. Noise level: noisy due to bustling activity on the sales floor and production area. Ability to work effectively in a noisy environment is required. Lighting: bright lighting throughout the front and back of store. Ability to work effectively in a bright environment is required. Interactions with others: regular interactions with customers, donors, and coworkers, fostering a collaborative and customer‑focused environment. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required. Flexibility: high degree of flexibility; may be asked to switch tasks or departments. Expected to work in all assigned areas. Language Requirements Employees are not required to communicate exclusively in English, but interactions with primarily English‑speaking customers, donors, colleagues, and supervisors may be necessary. Fundamental understanding of written and spoken English for comprehending instructions, and ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English, may be necessary. Scheduling Requirements Production workers and facilities associates are typically scheduled Monday through Friday, 7am–3:30pm. Sales floor associates are typically scheduled 10am–6:30pm. They receive two days off; Sunday and one other day of the week, not typically consecutive. Other Requirements Dependability: Effective performers demonstrate regular and punctual attendance, acting consistently and predictably. Integrity: Think and act ethically and honestly; apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities, and take responsibility for their actions. Humility: Recognize one's own limitations, be open to learning from others, and treat everyone with respect and dignity. Adaptability: Embrace needed change and modify behavior appropriately to achieve organizational objectives. Effective in the face of uncertainty. Attention to detail: Observe details, promptly catch and rectify small mistakes, delivering high‑quality, accurate work. Inclusion: Create and participate in an inclusive environment, value and respect diversity, and foster a sense of belonging for all individuals. Team player: Identify with the larger team and their role within it, prioritizing collective success over personal achievements. Informal communication: Clearly and articulately convey information to others in casual or informal situations, interpret body language appropriately. Resilience: Recover from mistakes or adjust easily to change, sustain efforts to achieve something despite difficulties. Professionalism: Conduct themselves in a manner consistent with organizational values, policies, and standards; commitment to integrity, ethical conduct, and respect for diversity; effectively collaborate with colleagues, clients, stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner. M&M Management is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and designing employee experiences that contribute to your growth as much as you do to ours. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment that is welcoming, respectful, and supportive of all individuals. We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that they have equal access to employment opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Red White & Blue Thrift