FT Processing Shift Lead | Oak Ridge (Turnpike Location) at KARM Stores – Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Join a Mission That Changes Lives — Including Yours

At KARM Stores, every item you process helps fund life-restoring services for men, women, and children across East Tennessee. As a Donation Processor Shift Lead, your work directly fuels our mission.

Why Work at KARM Stores?

• Every Sunday Off — Guaranteed
• Competitive hourly pay based on location and experience
• 25% Employee Discount
• 90-Day Performance Review Eligibility
• Performance-Based Increases
• Referral Bonuses & Incentive Opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Benefits Eligibility (Full-Time)
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
  
  

Department hours - 9a - 6p, Monday - Saturday. Keyholder position, some opening shifts, some Saturdays required. Must be 18 years old.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in delegating tasks and responsibilities with the Processing Manager and Assistant Processing Manager, especially when the Manager is not on shift.
  
• 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.