Retail Associate

Job Summary

The Retail Associate at RWB Thrift performs multiple tasks and processes associated with thrift operations, demanding attention to detail, physical endurance, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Greeting and assisting customers
• Maintain organization and color order on the sales floor
• Avoid potential safety hazards by promptly picking up fallen items, addressing spills, and cleaning up breakage
• Return products to their designated locations
• Organize and uphold assigned departments to organizational standards
• Prioritize attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness in tasks
• Adhere to safety procedures and guidelines
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the leadership team
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures

Certifications and Training

No specific certifications or training are required for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous thrift, retail, warehouse, or customer facing experience is preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely perform job functions in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs, frequently exerting up to 25 lbs. of force, and constantly applying negligible force when handling objects
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• 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
• Skilled in tasks involving seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands
• Capable of maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces, as well as maintaining balance when performing agile tasks
• Possess clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more
• Required to wear closed-toe shoes for safety purposes
• Repetitive Tasks: The job involves regular repetitive motions

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
• Interactions with Others: The role involves regular interactions with customers, donors, and coworkers, fostering a collaborative and customer-focused environment
• Flexibility: The nature of this role requires a high degree of flexibility

Language Requirements

No specific language requirements are required for this role.

Benefits

No specific benefits are offered for this role.

Pay

Pay Range: $16.00 to $18.00 per hour.