Retail Salvage Worker - Part Time
About The Position
The Retail Salvage Worker is responsible for salvaging and recycling donated goods and materials. The role involves operating a bale machine and trash compactor, identifying material contents, and following safe operating procedures. Duties also include emptying metal containers into a metal roll-off, separating salvage shoes, purses, and hats, and making proper use of available space and materials. The position works primarily indoors, with occasional outside work. The role may involve after-hours work for special projects, weekends, some holidays, and occasional overtime. It works under the direct supervision of the Salvage and Production Manager.
Requirements
- Ability to work weekends and some holidays.
- Availability to work after-hours for special projects.
- Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally; frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds, as well as carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, and repetitive movement.
- Strong personal motivation and initiative, problem-solving orientation, commitment to excellence, ability to work well with diverse teams, and commitment to the organizational mission.
- Planning and organizing skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Customer orientation.
- Ability to work independently.
Nice To Haves
- GED or high school diploma preferred.
- One year of experience in retail operations preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate the bale machine and trash compactor.
- Recognize material contents and follow proper handling procedures.
- Understand the mechanical operation of both machines.
- Operate both machines safely.
- Salvage and recycle donated goods and materials.
- Empty metal containers into a metal roll-off.
- Separate salvage shoes, purses, and hats.
- Make proper use of available space and materials.
- Meet production goals.
Benefits
- Store discount
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Weekly pay
- Collaborative work culture
- Family-friendly hours
- Career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
