Retail Production Worker - Part Time
About The Position
The Retail Production Worker is responsible for sorting and pricing donated goods and materials. The role processes textiles and hardlines, receives and categorizes donations, handles materials and containers, and operates a compactor safely. The position works primarily indoors, with occasional outside work. It requires meeting production goals, maintaining sorting and pricing accuracy, following Kaizen principles and working effectively with customers and individuals referred for training. The position reports directly to the Salvage and Production Manager or Retail Store Manager and does not supervise others.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of one year of experience in retail operations preferred.
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally; frequent lifting up to 10 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, and repetitive movement.
- Availability to work weekends and some holidays.
- Availability to work after-hours on special projects.
- Ability to interact positively with internal and external customers and individuals referred for training.
- Ability to think independently in the supervisor’s absence.
- Ability to meet production goals and follow sorting and pricing guidelines accurately.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of experience in retail operations.
Responsibilities
- Follow established sorting and pricing guidelines for textiles and hardlines.
- Recognize name-brand, vintage, and collectible items.
- Size and hang textiles.
- Differentiate materials and place them in proper containers, Z-racks, and other designated locations.
- Receive donated items and sort donations by category.
- Operate a pump cart and stacker to move containers, totes, and similar materials.
- Assemble and disassemble containers, gaylords, and kit bins.
- Use available space and materials appropriately.
- Recognize proper material content and understand the mechanical operation of the compactor.
- Demonstrate safe compactor operation.
- Provide positive internal and external customer relations and interact with individuals referred for training.
- Think independently in the supervisor’s absence.
- Meet production goals and maintain quality control and accuracy in sorting and pricing.
- Follow Kaizen principles, including the 6S Checklist, procedures, signage, and layout.
- Be available for after-hours special projects, weekends, and some holidays.
Benefits
- Store discount
- Work for an incredible mission
- Weekly pay
- Casual dress
- Collaborative work culture
- Career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
