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ARC THRIFT STORES•Lakewood, CO

8d•$17 - $18•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 organized workstation, while adhering to safety protocols and production goals.

Requirements

Must be able to work as a productive member of a team.
Must have good communication skills.
Walking or standing 100% of the time during the work shift.
Ability to reach above shoulder height.
Eye-hand coordination.
Ability to push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to push donation racks weighing up to 400 lbs.
Ability to move up to 500 lbs. with the aid of a pallet jack or dolly.
Ability to bend and crouch.
Repetitive use of hands.
Ability 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.
Must 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 and set the pace for the production process.
Work with the Back Up to ensure the flow continues by communicating needs in advance.
Pull boxes and bags from carts, melon boxes and other containers, opening them and removing the 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 at the workstation, ensuring variety for the sorter.
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 and 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 product flow.
Provide a hazard-free environment by picking up loose items, cleaning breakages or spills, and reporting hazards to a supervisor.
Practice the arc safety policy.
Perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor or manager.