Production Associate

RWB Thrift • Paterson, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate at RWB Thrift is responsible for executing diverse tasks and processes within backroom operations. This position requires attention to detail, physical endurance, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Production Associates may be assigned to various roles within the backroom. A top performing individual is eager to enhance and broaden their skills, enabling them to perform well in multiple areas of the backroom as business needs dictate. Roles include Hanger (ensuring products are properly hung and placed on racks, paying attention to color order, sleeve length, and garment type), Tagger (accurately affixing price tags and entering prices into the pricing machine, learning pricing from the Pricer), Pricer Support (working closely with Pricers and learning pricing tasks for coverage), Tallyer & Sensor Support (meticulously counting items for the sales floor, attaching sensors, paying attention to placement and fabric types), and Runner (delivering priced merchandise to the sales floor, maintaining organization and color order, monitoring sales floor condition, addressing safety concerns, and assisting customers).

Requirements

• Capable of safely and effectively performing essential job functions in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting both qualitative and quantitative productivity requirements
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs
• Ability to frequently exert up to 25 lbs. of force
• Ability to constantly apply negligible force when handling objects
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Proficient in performing repetitive motions such as extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction and working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm
• Skilled in tasks involving seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands
• Capable of maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces, as well as maintaining balance when performing agile tasks
• Possesses clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance
• Behave consistently and predictably; be reliable and dependable in fulfilling professional obligations
• Think and act ethically and honestly; apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities; take responsibility for actions
• Recognize one's own limitations, be open to learning from others, and treat everyone with respect and dignity
• Embrace needed change and modify behavior when appropriate to achieve organizational objectives; be effective in the face of uncertainty
• Observe details, promptly catch and rectify small mistakes, delivering high-quality, accurate work
• Create and participate in an inclusive environment; value and respect diversity, and foster a sense of belonging for all individuals
• Be team oriented; identify with the larger team and their role within it; prioritize the collective success of the team over personal achievements
• Clearly and articulately convey information to others in casual or informal situations; understand that communication happens through verbal and nonverbal cues, and be able to interpret body language accurately and use it appropriately
• Be able to recover from mistakes or adjust easily to change; sustain efforts to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition
• Conduct oneself in a manner that is consistent with organizational values, policies, and standards, requiring a commitment to integrity, ethical conduct, and respect for diversity, as well as the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner
• Fundamental understanding of written and spoken English for comprehending instructions, as well as the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English (if interactions with English speakers are necessary)

Nice To Haves

• Previous thrift, retail, warehouse, or back of house experience
• High school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Perform diverse tasks and processes within backroom operations as assigned
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in backroom areas
• Follow company policies and procedures for efficient and safe operations
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and support store operations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED