Receiving Team Member (Vestavia)

Position Reports to: Warehouse Assistant Store Manager Position Description:The Receiving Associate will help drive VTS profitability by greeting donors, sorting donations, and carefully selecting sellable items for Vapor Thrift Store to sell. Capability Requirements: The individual must...Love our Lord and commit to our mission...We establish sustainable centers for alleviating poverty and multiplying disciples in third-world environments. 2. Embody and embrace our values...Urgent PursuitSacrificial ServiceIntentional DevelopmentClear CommunicationComplete AlignmentExcellent Execution 3. Have excellent customer service skills with an upbeat, positive, and joyful demeanor 4. Able to work outside in all year-round temperatures (i.e., freezing winter through Alabama summer temperatures exceeding 100*) 5. Able to kindly, but firmly enforce VTS policies on non-accepted items 6. Repeatedly lift 50+ pounds unassisted 7. Quickly and efficiently evaluate "keep or trash" for all donated itemsTime Requirements: This position will require between 8-40 hours per week depending on need and availability.Travel Requirements:Zero to minimal local travel is required except for once monthly staff meetings (within 20 mins of the store)Position Duties:The Receiving Associate will help drive VTS profitability by greeting donors, sorting donations, and carefully selecting sellable items for Vapor Thrift Store to sell. Excellent Customer ServiceGreet every customer and treat them with respect, optimism and joy at all timesAnswer any and all questions for customersAssist with any customer needsProperly thank each customer for their business and donationEscalate any customer service needs to Assistant Store Managers or Store Manager as neededShare the vision and mission of Vapor Ministries with customersReceivingQuickly and efficiently unload all donor vehiclesInspect each donated item for quality and condition and sort to proper department or trashMaintain a clean and organized donation area throughout the work dayRemove all trash/recycling to the dumpster areasRetrieve and load furniture for customers that are sold inside the storeOpening/ClosingIf scheduled to open or close, perform and complete the opening/closing checklist proceduresHousekeepingEnsure a properly organized workspace during operating hoursClose receiving and the warehouse and leave it organized, stocked, and ready to be used the next work dayTrash & Exterior ExcellenceMaintain the cleanliness of the dumpster and overflow areasMaintain the cleanliness and visual excellence of the exterior areas of the storeDisclaimer: Other duties may be assigned as necessary on a temporary and infrequent basis.

Created: 2026-04-02