Processing Team Lead - Mobile Hwy 90

What's In It For You!
• Employee discounts
• Need flexible part time hours? We've got'em!
• Growth opportunities
• Help others through our charity partners
• Save the environment
• So much more!

Why We Will Love You
• Attention to detail - you've got an eye for it!
• You are eager to sort through donations searching for treasures
• You are neat and organized
• You are a team player ready to work with a diverse group of co-workers
• You love getting a lot done every day
• You are at least 18 and ready to join our processing team

What Does a Processing Team Member Do Anyway?
• Sort donated items and identify great finds
• Help identify recyclable items. Even if we can't sell it, we keep it out of the landfill
• Get those great finds sales floor ready
• Load and unload carts to get merchandise out safely and efficiently

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
Our processing team works together to take great care of items provided by our donors and provide excellent treasures for our customers. Whether we are hanging the perfect jeans (thrifting one pair of jeans saves the world 1,800 gallons of water ya know!) or separating out recyclable materials, we combine our passion for customers and community service.


Why You Will Love Us: Our Mission, Vision and Values

Mission
To Give Back! By...
• Positively impacting the environment and the communities we serve
• Providing values that meet our customer's needs and wants
• Reducing millions of pounds of waste each year
• Supporting local charities
• Creating jobs


Vision
To be the Thrift Brand of Choice in the Southeast and online by offering The Best in value, variety & selection, and convenience for our customers and donors.


Values
• Real: I am genuine and approachable. What you see if what you get.
• Heart: I care. I listen with kindness and act with courage.
• Own: I take initiative, ask for help and follow through.
• Solve: I dig in, fix what matters, and move things forward.
• Grow: I meet challenges with optimism knowing I will win or learn.


Position Title: Processing Team Lead
Department: Processing
Reports To: Processing Supervisor
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Position Purpose and Objectives
The Processing Team Lead is a key member of our leadership team, responsible for driving daily backroom operations and ensuring team members meet production, quality, and safety expectations. This hands-on leadership role supports the Processing Supervisor by training, coaching, and motivating team members while fostering a positive, safe, and productive work environment.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who leads by example, enjoys developing others, and thrives in a fast-paced setting. Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are strongly preferred to help support communication and training across diverse team members.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their leadership skills while making a direct impact on operational success.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Lead daily processing operations, including sorting, grading, pricing, tagging, hanging, and racking merchandise.
• Assist with planning and distributing daily production goals across all processing areas.
• Monitor team performance to ensure productivity goals and Critical to Quality (CTQ) standards are consistently met.
• Conduct quality control checks to verify accurate pricing, proper tag rotation, and merchandise condition.
• Train, coach, and onboard new team members while reinforcing company procedures and safety standards.
• Provide ongoing feedback and support to team members to improve performance and engagement.
• Rotate team members through various stations to encourage cross-training and reduce repetitive strain injuries.
• Monitor workflow and proactively address bottlenecks to maintain efficient processing operations.
• Assist with seasonal transitions, special projects, inventory movement, and promotional initiatives.
• Lead by example through a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to America's Thrift Stores' Mission and Core Values.
• Communicate effectively with store leadership regarding production progress, staffing needs, and operational concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
• Promote and enforce OSHA safety standards and company loss prevention practices.
• Serve as the primary backroom leader in the absence of the Processing Supervisor or Assistant Manager.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous leadership