Unloader

ARC THRIFT STORES•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to sort and distribute incoming merchandise to specified sorters to supplement the stores productivity and increase sales. This role involves unloading donation containers, separating saleable items from trash, and ensuring a smooth flow of merchandise to sorters. The unloader sets the pace for the entire production process and must work efficiently with team members. Maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety policies, and performing other job-related duties as assigned are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

Must be able to unload quickly.
Must work well with the Back Up to ensure the flow continues.
Must be able to observe the production process and communicate with the supervisor, sorters and Back Up to ensure the flow of product is moving quickly.
Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
Must have good communication skills.
Must be able to reach above shoulder height.
Must have eye-hand coordination.
Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to push donation racks weighing up to 400 lbs.
Must be able to move up to 500 lbs. with the aid of a pallet jack or dolly.
Must be able to bend and crouch.
Repetitive use of hands.
Must be able to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for the entire work shift.
Must be flexible with scheduling changes due to store needs.
Read the arc safety policy, sign the document acknowledging the understanding of it and to practice it.

Responsibilities

Tally every full donation “container” with a supervisor before starting to unload.
Unload quickly to set the pace for the production process.
Communicate with the Back Up to ensure the flow continues by providing advance notice when items are needed.
Pull boxes and bags from carts, melon boxes, and other containers, opening them and removing items.
Separate all saleable items from trash, discarding only obviously damaged items.
Send debatable items (possibility worth selling) to the sorter.
Place non-saleable items into the trash or a hamper for baling.
Push processed, saleable items to the appropriate sorter or place items into a bin at the workstation.
Provide the sorter with as much variety as possible.
Meet timelines and production goals and standards.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area for safety and efficient production.
Ensure full carts are in place.
Work with the Back Up to replace empty carts, other containers, and remove trash.
Observe the production process and communicate with the supervisor, sorters, and Back Up to ensure the flow of product is moving quickly.
Provide a hazard-free environment by picking up loose items on the floor quickly, cleaning breakages or spills, and helping other employees.
Report hazards to a supervisor.
Practice the arc safety policy.
Work as a productive member of a team.
Perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor or manager.