Unloader

ARC THRIFT STORES•Denver, CO

6d•$19 - $19•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, processing, and maintaining a clean and safe work area within a production environment. The unloader sets the pace for the entire production process and must work efficiently with team members to ensure a smooth flow of merchandise.

Requirements

Must be able to unload quickly.
Must work well with the Back Up to ensure the flow continues.
Must be able to separate all saleable items from trash.
Must only throw away items that are obviously damaged.
Must push processed, saleable items to the appropriate sorter or place item into a bin at the workstation.
Must give the sorter as much variety as possible.
Must meet timelines and production goals and standards.
Must maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area for safety and the most efficient production possible.
Must ensure full carts are in place.
Must work with the Back Up to replace empty carts, other containers and remove trash.
Has ability to observe the production process and to communicate with the supervisor, sorters and Back Up to ensure the flow of product is moving quickly.
Must pick up loose items on the floor quickly.
Must clean up breakages or spills.
Must provide help as needed to other employees.
Must take the responsibility to report hazards to a supervisor.
Must read the arc safety policy, sign the document acknowledging the understanding of it and to practice it.
Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
Must have good communication skills.
Works inside a production environment.
There is exposure to temperature fluctuations.
Exposure to dust and debris from donations is ongoing/continual.
During the work shift, the employee is walking or standing 100% of the time.
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.
There is 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.
May require overtime from time to time due to store needs.

Responsibilities

Tally every full donation “container” with a supervisor before starting to unload.
Unload quickly and set the pace for the production process.
Communicate with the Back Up to ensure the flow continues by requesting needed items in advance.
Pull boxes and bags from carts, melon boxes, and other containers, opening them and removing items.
Separate all saleable items from trash, sending debatable items 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 them into a bin.
Provide sorters with a variety of items.
Meet timelines and production goals and standards.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area for safety and efficiency.
Ensure full carts are in place and work with the Back Up to replace empty carts and remove trash.
Observe the production process and communicate with supervisors, sorters, and the Back Up to ensure product flow.
Provide a hazard-free environment by picking up loose items, cleaning breakages or spills, and reporting hazards.
Practice the arc safety policy.
Work as a productive member of a team.
Perform other job-related duties as requested by a supervisor or manager.