Unloader

ARC THRIFT STORES•Aurora, CO

6d•$16 - $17

About The Position

The Unloader sorts and distributes incoming merchandise to specified sorters to support store productivity and increase sales. The role is in the Production department and reports to the Production Supervisor. The position works inside a production environment, with ongoing exposure to temperature fluctuations, dust, and debris from donations. The employee is walking or standing throughout the work shift and must be flexible with scheduling changes based on store needs. Overtime may be required occasionally. Duties may also include other job-related instructions requested by a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

Good communication skills.
Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
Ability to unload quickly and maintain production timelines and goals.
Ability to reach above shoulder height and use eye-hand coordination.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push donation racks weighing up to 400 pounds.
Ability to move up to 500 pounds with the aid of a pallet jack or dolly.
Ability to bend and crouch, and to use hands repetitively.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail throughout the work shift.
Flexibility with scheduling changes due to store needs.
Read and acknowledge the arc safety policy and practice it.

Responsibilities

Tally each full donation container with a supervisor before unloading and unload merchandise quickly to maintain production pace.
Coordinate with the Back Up to maintain product flow and communicate ahead of time when supplies or assistance are needed.
Remove boxes and bags from carts and other containers, open them, and remove their contents.
Separate saleable merchandise from trash; discard only obviously damaged items and send potentially saleable items to sorters.
Place unsaleable items in the trash or a hamper for baling.
Push processed saleable items to the appropriate sorter or place them in a workstation bin, providing sorters with a variety of items.
Meet production timelines, goals, and standards.
Keep the workstation clean and organized for safety and efficient production; ensure full carts are in place.
Work with the Back Up to replace empty carts and containers and remove trash.
Monitor production flow and communicate with the supervisor, sorters, and Back Up to keep merchandise moving quickly.
Help maintain a hazard-free workplace by promptly picking up loose items and cleaning spills or breakages, assisting coworkers as needed, and reporting hazards to a supervisor.
Read and acknowledge the arc safety policy and follow it.
Work productively as a team member and communicate effectively.
Perform other job-related duties as requested by a supervisor or manager.