Porter

Red, White & Blue | Mile High Thrift | World Thrift | Valley Thrift | Community Thrift | Thrift • Lake Worth Beach, FL

3d • $17 - $18

About The Position

As a Porter at RWB Thrift, you support production operations by anticipating staff needs and ensuring supplies are available and correctly 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 operations.

Depending on the shift, duties may include safely loading and unloading donated items from trucks or trailers, sorting and organizing items, documenting arrivals, and moving merchandise to designated store areas. You may also operate and maintain the trash compactor, dispose of discarded items properly, and organize and replenish backroom supplies such as hangers, sensors, racks, carts, and bins.

The work takes place in a consistently busy, noisy, brightly lit store and production environment. The role involves regular interaction with customers, donors, and coworkers, and requires flexibility to switch tasks or departments and work in assigned areas as operational needs require. Employees are not required to communicate exclusively in English, though basic English comprehension and communication may be necessary in some 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 and meet qualitative and quantitative productivity requirements in accordance with applicable standards.
• 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.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions and tasks requiring manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Ability to maintain balance on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces and while performing agile tasks.
• Visual acuity at 20 inches or less and at 20 feet or more.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, noisy, and brightly lit environment.
• Flexibility to switch tasks or departments and work in assigned areas based on operational needs.
• Basic understanding of written and spoken English and 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.
• Anticipate production staff needs and provide customer service that helps them maintain an efficient workflow.
• Safely load and unload donated items from trucks or trailers; sort and organize items, document arrivals, and move merchandise to designated areas as assigned.
• Operate and maintain the trash compactor, dispose of discarded items properly, and compact waste materials as assigned.
• Receive, organize, and replenish backroom supplies such as hangers, sensors, racks, carts, and bins as assigned.
• Monitor walkways and remove hazards from the production floor.

What This Job Offers

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