Sort Deck Operator (1st shift)
About The Position
The Sort Deck Operator supports the smooth and efficient operation of both sort decks at Ocean State Job Lot’s Distribution Center. The role’s primary responsibility is to keep products moving continuously through the conveyor system across the 1.3 million-square-foot DC. The operator helps ensure equipment is safe, in good working condition, and compliant with established safety standards, operating policies, and regulations. The position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday on the first shift, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Work takes place primarily in a distribution center, where employees may encounter temperature extremes, noise, moving conveyors and equipment, fumes, and airborne particles. The role involves regular physical activity, including lifting and moving materials, working at heights, and bending, stretching, and reaching. The stated salary range is $16.00 to $17.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Requirements
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
- Ability to use a walkie-talkie.
- Some proficiency with Google tools such as Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, and Sheets.
- Ability to remain stationary and continually move for up to 10 to 12 hours per day as needed.
- Ability to lift and move 50 pounds of material regularly.
- Ability to bend, lift, stretch, and reach below the waist and above the head.
- Ability to ascend and descend to heights of 20 feet or more.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Strong communication skills and ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.
- Team-oriented approach, including willingness to consider others’ ideas and contribute to shared goals.
- Self-motivation, ability to work with minimal supervision, and proactive prioritization of multiple tasks.
- Passion for online collaboration and helping clients succeed.
- Analytical ability to use logical reasoning and data to develop conclusions, recommendations, and reports.
Responsibilities
- Complete regularly scheduled inspections and work cooperatively with the Conveyor Team to help keep the system operating.
- Identify conveyor stoppages visually and use the conveyor computer system to resolve them and maintain product flow.
- Inspect carton orientation and adjust it when needed.
- Unclog conveyor jams.
- Monitor the recirculation lane, identify rejected products, and ensure they are directed to the proper lanes promptly.
- Vacuum, wash, or dust equipment and floors as directed by the Conveyor Manager.
- Dispose of trash daily, sweep the sort decks, and collect boxes that fall off the conveyor system.
- Pick up damaged or fallen cartons, repair them if required, and return them to the conveyor during the shift.
- Maintain accurate documentation of conveyor counts and problems.
- Communicate with other departments by radio about freight issues at the sorter.
- Recommend procedural improvements or system and procedure modifications to the Conveyor Manager.
- Perform work effectively to limit operational downtime, with a goal of zero downtime.
- Perform other job duties and tasks as assigned by supervisors or managers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
