Warehouse Associate
Schedule / Hours : Monday-Saturday 8 : 30 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m. (29 hours per week)
This position is responsible for : Lifting, carrying, loading, and unloading a variety of donations, including furniture, appliances, clothing, etc.; determines the suitability of items based on established standards; assists in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the warehouse area; and performs routine maintenance activities.
Key Responsibilities :
- Receives, inspects, and sorts donated items such as clothes, shoes, household items, bric-a-brack, etc., according to category and condition; selects items suitable for store display and distributes them to the appropriate area for further sorting and / or pricing; discards items in accordance with established procedures.
- Packs items in boxes and marks boxes; accordingly, assists in transporting boxes to the appropriate storage area; lifts and carries items to the appropriate destination for further processing, storage, or display in the store.
- Assists with organizing items in the warehouse; stores shoes in storage areas; tests electronic items to ensure they are in working order.
- Collects and empties trash for the warehouse area. Maintains warehouse area in a neat and orderly manner; cleans floors, tables, and work areas. Cleans all display racks and shelves, sweeps and mops floors, cleans windows and mirrors, and ensures that the store is maintained in a clean and inviting manner. Places and arranges items in the store as directed; checks all store displays to ensure that items are maintained and displayed in a neat and orderly manner; rotates and / or rearranges stock as directed.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :
Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.Duties require frequent periods of physical mobility, including but not limited to standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, and lifting. Physical duties may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting.Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with lifting, moving, and carrying very heavy objects (up to 100 lbs.) frequently.Work is usually performed in a normal warehouse environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
Employee Benefits :
Paid Time OffRetirement Savings Plan AvailableSupplemental Insurance AvailableVoluntary Life Insurance and more!Education and Experience :
No formal education or experience required.
Valid State Driver's License (Preferred)
Forklift Certification (or ability to obtain within an established timeframe)
Equal Opportunity Employer : Veterans | Disabled