Receiving & Loading Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and organize donations such as clothing, furniture, and other household items.
• Fill trailers with donations, ensuring items are stacked and secured to maximize space and efficiency.
• Auxiliary drivers on routes for donation pick-ups, helping to load and secure items.
• Maintain organized inventory by categorizing and placing items in designated areas.
• Support overall thrift store operations by promptly responding to demands and requests.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient and productive work processes.
• Take direction well and complete tasks accurately to support overall team goals.
• Work comfortably in various weather conditions as needed for loading and unloading tasks.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Ability to work in a busy and fast-paced environment, maintaining a steady pace throughout shifts.
• Team-oriented attitude with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Reliable and able to take direction well from supervisors and team leaders.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and carry it for short distances.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects, with extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Visual acuity to read road signs, maps, and operating instructions.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for handling bags and boxes.
• Strong back and abdominal muscles to maintain proper posture while lifting heavy objects.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Good hearing to detect warning signals and communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.

Work Environment

• The work environment is dynamic and characterized by a consistently busy atmosphere.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and busy environment is essential for this role.
• The work environment is noisy.
• The ability to work effectively in a noisy environment is a requirement for this role.
• The work environment is characterized by bright lighting throughout the front and back of store.
• The ability to work effectively in a bright environment is a requirement for this role.
• Interactions with Others: The role involves regular interactions with customers, donors, and coworkers, fostering a collaborative and customer-focused environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are a requirement for this role.
• The role requires a high degree of flexibility.

Language Requirements

• Employees are not required to communicate exclusively in English within the workplace.
• However, the nature of the position entails interactions with customers, donors, and colleagues who primarily use English.
• In such instances, a fundamental understanding of written and spoken English for comprehending instructions, reading street signs, as well as the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English, is necessary.

Other Requirements

• Dependability: Effective performers demonstrate regular and punctual attendance.
• Integrity: Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly.
• Customer Focus: Effective performers possess a strong customer focus.
• Humility: Effective performers recognize one's own limitations, being open to learning from others, and treating everyone with respect and dignity.
• Adaptability: Effective performers are adaptable.
• Attention To Detail: Effective performers observe details, promptly catch and rectify small mistakes, delivering high-quality, accurate work.
• Inclusion: Effective performers create and participate in an inclusive environment.
• Team Player: Effective performers are team oriented.
• Informal Communication: Effective performers clearly and articulately convey information to others in casual or informal situations.
• Resilience: Effective performers are able to recover from mistakes or adjust easily to change.
• Professionalism: Effective performers conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with organizational values, policies, and standards.

M&M Management is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.