Production Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Perform diverse tasks and processes within backroom operations as assigned
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in backroom areas
• Follow company policies and procedures for efficient and safe operations
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and support store operations

Qualifications

• Previous thrift, retail, warehouse, or back of house experience is preferred, but not required
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to Safely Perform Job Functions: Capable of safely and effectively performing essential job functions in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting both qualitative and quantitative productivity requirements.
• Physical Strength: Must have the ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs, frequently exert up to 25 lbs. of force, and constantly apply negligible force when handling objects.
• Endurance: Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Manual Dexterity: Proficient in performing repetitive motions such as extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction and working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
• Fine Motor Skills: Skilled in tasks involving seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands.
• Balance and Agility: Capable of maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces, as well as maintaining balance when performing agile tasks.
• Visual Acuity: Possesses clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.

Work Environment

• Atmosphere: The work environment is dynamic and characterized by a consistently busy atmosphere.
• Noise Level: The work environment is noisy due to the bustling activity on the sales floor and the production area.
• Lighting: The work environment is characterized by bright lighting throughout the front and back of store, which is integral to our operational requirements.
• Interactions with Others: The role involves regular interactions with customers, donors, and coworkers, fostering a collaborative and customer-focused environment.
• Languages: Employees are not required to communicate exclusively in English within the workplace. However, the nature of the position may entail interactions with customers, donors, colleagues, and supervisors who primarily use English. In such instances, a fundamental understanding of written and spoken English for comprehending instructions, as well as the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English, may be necessary.