Porter

Red, White & Blue | Mile High Thrift | World Thrift | Valley Thrift | Community Thrift | Thrift • Houston, TX

13d • $13 - $14 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Porter at RWB Thrift, you support production staff by anticipating their needs and ensuring supplies are available and properly placed. You help maintain a safe work environment by keeping the production floor clean and organized, maintaining clear walkways, and removing hazards. Your attention to detail and ability to work quickly contribute to a positive experience for production employees and help streamline production.

Tasks during a shift may include loading and unloading donated goods from trucks or trailers, sorting and organizing items, documenting arrivals, and moving merchandise to designated store areas. The role may also involve operating and maintaining the trash compactor, properly disposing of discarded items, and receiving, organizing, and replenishing backroom supplies such as hangers, sensors, racks, carts, and bins.

The position involves regular interactions with customers, donors, and coworkers in a busy, noisy, brightly lit retail and production environment. Employees may be asked to switch tasks or departments and are expected to work in assigned areas as operational needs require. A fundamental understanding of written and spoken English may be necessary to understand instructions and communicate with people who primarily use English. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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 safely perform essential job functions and meet qualitative and quantitative productivity requirements.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 70 pounds, frequently exert up to 25 pounds of force, and constantly apply negligible force when handling objects.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions and tasks requiring manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Ability to maintain balance and agility on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Visual clarity at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, noisy, and brightly lit environment.
• Basic written and spoken English comprehension and communication may be necessary for interactions with English-speaking customers, donors, colleagues, and supervisors.

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 maintain a safe and clean environment for customers and staff.
• Anticipate production staff needs and provide customer-focused support to help accelerate their workflow.
• Load and unload items from delivery trucks or trailers, sort and organize items, document arrivals, and move merchandise to designated areas.
• Operate and maintain trash compactor equipment, dispose of discarded items properly, and compact waste.
• Receive, organize, and replenish backroom supplies, including hangers, sensors, racks, carts, and bins.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization, keep walkways clear, and remove hazards from the production floor.

What This Job Offers

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