Porter

Red, White & Blue | Mile High Thrift | World Thrift | Valley Thrift | Community Thrift | Thrift • Bradenton, FL

31d • $17 - $19

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, clean, and organized production floor by monitoring walkways and removing hazards. Your attention to detail and ability to work quickly contribute to a positive experience for production employees and help streamline overall production.

Depending on the shift, the role may include loading and unloading donated items from trucks or trailers, sorting and documenting arrivals, and moving merchandise to designated store areas. It may also involve operating and maintaining the trash compactor and managing waste, or 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. The role involves regular interaction with customers, donors, and coworkers and requires flexibility to work across assigned tasks and departments. English is not required to be the exclusive workplace language, but a fundamental understanding of spoken and written English and the ability to communicate in English may be necessary for workplace interactions.

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 in accordance with applicable standards 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 work primarily with fingers, as well as tasks involving seizing, holding, grasping, and turning.
• Ability to maintain balance on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces and while performing agile tasks.
• Visual acuity at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.
• Fundamental understanding of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English may be necessary for some workplace interactions.

Responsibilities

• Transport items between departments and assist with moving supplies as needed.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and notify management when replenishment is needed.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe and clean environment for customers and staff.
• Provide customer service by anticipating production staff needs and helping them accelerate their workflow.
• Safely load and unload donated items from trucks or trailers, sort and organize them, document arrivals, and move merchandise to designated areas.
• Operate and maintain the trash compactor, dispose of discarded items properly, and compact waste.
• Receive, organize, and replenish backroom supplies, including hangers, sensors, racks, carts, and bins.
• Maintain clean, organized walkways and remove hazards from the production floor.

What This Job Offers

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