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FT Processing Shift Lead | Downtown West Location (Knoxville)

  2026-05-16     KARM Stores     Knoxville,TN  
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Join a Mission That Changes Lives — Including Yours



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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

Position Type

Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available.

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. xywuqvp Background checks are conducted in accordance with applicable law.

KARM Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation details: 16-17 Hourly Wage

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