Porter

RWB Thrift • Gladstone, OR

4d

About The Position

As a Porter at RWB Thrift, you support the production team by anticipating its needs and ensuring supplies are available and properly placed. You help maintain a safe, clean, and organized production floor by monitoring walkways and removing hazards. The role contributes to an efficient production workflow and a positive working experience for production employees.

Depending on the shift, tasks may include loading and unloading donated items from delivery trucks or trailers, sorting and organizing merchandise, documenting arrivals, and moving items to designated areas. The role may also involve operating and maintaining a trash compactor and receiving, organizing, and replenishing backroom supplies such as hangers, sensors, racks, carts, and bins.

The work takes place in a consistently busy, noisy, and brightly lit store environment, with regular interaction with customers, donors, and coworkers. Employees may be asked to switch tasks or departments and are expected to work in assigned areas as operational needs require. Some interactions may require a basic understanding of spoken and written English and the ability to communicate in English.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and organization.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines and procedures for cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 70 pounds and frequently exert up to 25 pounds of force.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and arm motions and fine-motor tasks.
• Ability to maintain balance and agility on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces.
• Visual clarity at 20 inches or less and at 20 feet or more.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, noisy, and brightly lit environment and adapt to changing tasks or departments.
• A basic understanding of spoken and written English and English communication ability may be necessary for some work interactions.

Responsibilities

• Transport items between departments and assist with moving supplies as needed.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and notify management when supplies need replenishment.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to help maintain a clean and safe environment for customers and staff.
• Anticipate production staff needs and provide customer service that helps them accelerate their workflow.
• Load and unload donated items from delivery trucks or trailers; sort, organize, document, and move items to designated areas as needed.
• Operate and maintain trash compactor equipment and dispose of discarded items appropriately as needed.
• Receive, organize, and replenish backroom supplies, including hangers, sensors, racks, carts, and bins.
• Monitor walkways and remove hazards from the production floor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed