Merchandise Processing Associate

Overview

Merchandise Processing Associate at City Thrift. Non-Exempt. Reports to Production Supervisor.

Our company is a long term family run retailer that believes in helping others. We do that not only by working with local charities to generate revenues for their organizations, but also by minimizing the millions of pounds of used goods that end up in landfills instead of recycled alternatives. Join our team that serves a purpose in its work and is focused on improving culture, operations and methods in an innovative and meaningful way.

• Loading and unloading carts
• Inspecting clothes, linens, accessories and household goods
• Classifying items based upon manufacturer, quality and condition levels
• Cleaning and preparing items for the sales floor
• Sorting and pricing products
• Tagging and rolling items to the sales floor
• Consolidating goods and operating baling equipment
• Prepping and organizing products for shipping
• Packaging finished products and preparing them for shipping
• Keeping work area neat and clean
• Working safely and efficiently

• Strong work ethic
• Able to understand and meet company policies, procedures and quotas
• Track and record processing results to report to Production Supervisor
• Demonstrated ability to multitask work assignments
• Enjoys a fast paced work environment

• Lifting and carrying 20 lbs
• Reaching overhead 20% of time
• Pushing and pulling 4-6 lbs of force (to push/pull up to 100 lbs rolling rack)
• Pushing and pulling 50% of time
• Standing 100% of time
• Repetitive use of hands 70% of time
• Bending and crouching 20% of time
• Grasping items with hands 100% of time

• Exposure to periodic temperature fluctuations
• Exposure to dust
• Flexibility with schedule based on store needs and sale days
• May be required to perform in an alternate role at the request of the supervisor

• High School Degree, GED or equivalent work experiences

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Retail