The posting
Position Title: Team Member - Jewelry Reports To: General Manager Online Thrift Department: Processing FLSA Status: Nonexempt Position Purpose and Objectives America’s Thrift Stores is seeking an Online Thrift Jewelry Processor to join our team! This role is integral to our online retail operations, focusing on processing donated jewelry for online sale. Reporting to the Online Thrift Supervisor, the Online Thrift Jewelry Processor will assist in organizing, evaluating, and listing jewelry items for sale on various online marketplaces. The role demands attention to detail, a keen eye for value, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Roles and Responsibilities
Jewelry Evaluation: Assess donated jewelry for its potential sale value, authenticity, and marketability based on brand, condition, and uniqueness. Online Listing: Accurately photograph and post jewelry items for sale on marketplace channels, ensuring each listing includes high-quality images and detailed descriptions. Inventory Management: Keep meticulous records of items posted, including item details, sale prices, and inventory updates. Product Sorting: Sort and organize jewelry donations efficiently, ensuring that items are properly stored and easily accessible for listing and shipping. Research: Conduct online research to verify the value and authenticity of jewelry items, utilizing resources such as jewelry identification guides, online marketplaces, and expert consultations. Photography: Use basic photographic principles to take clear, professional photos of jewelry items, ensuring all images showcase details and condition. Warehouse Operations: Assist with warehouse tasks such as moving product, packaging items for shipment, and maintaining cleanliness and organization of the workspace. Training and Mentorship: Assist in training new team members on jewelry processing, listing procedures, and warehouse operations. Production Metrics: Track and report personal and team production output, ensuring jewelry items meet the set listing quotas. Team Collaboration: Communicate with store representatives regarding jewelry donations and provide feedback for process improvements. Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned, which may evolve as the needs of the business change.
Skills and Qualifications
Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail, particularly in evaluating the quality, authenticity, and value of jewelry. Research Skills: Ability to conduct reliable research on jewelry using the internet, including evaluating brand names, materials, and market trends. Photography Skills: Basic understanding of photography, with the ability to use a digital camera to capture high-quality images of jewelry. Organizational Skills: Ability to stay organized and keep track of inventory, sales, and various tasks in a fast-paced environment. Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team environment and assist others with training and guidance. Adaptability: Ability to adjust to varying temperatures and work conditions in the warehouse. Technology Skills: Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and online marketplace platforms; ability to learn new software quickly. Successful completion of background check and drug screen.
Competencies Never- 0%, Occasionally- 1-33%, Frequently- 34-66%, Continuously- 67-100% Physical Demands:
Frequently - Carrying up to 50 lbs., pushing and pulling up to 25 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing up to 14-foot height, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, handling and smelling. Frequently - Walking on tile/concrete, bending, feeling, and reaching waist/overhead level. Continuously - Standing on tile/concrete, talking, seeing, and hearing.
Other:
Working environment includes inside of building with semi- controlled temperatures and outside conditions with varying weather and temperatures.
Other duties as assigned: Please note that this job description may not cover every duty or responsibility that might arise in the course of employment. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned, which may not be explicitly stated in this document. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The duties and responsibilities outlined here are intended to provide an overview of the primary functions of the role, but they may change as the needs of the organization evolve.



