Sort Deck Operator (1st shift)

About the role

Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” and “Company”) is a leading $850+ million general merchandise retailer operating over 150 stores in the Northeast and a $75+ million shopping center business with OSJL as the anchor tenant in over 50% of its centers. At OSJL, we are committed to providing exceptional value to our customers while championing positive change in our communities and inspiring a more responsible model for retail. The Sort Deck Operator role within the Distribution Center (“DC”) at Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” or “Company”) is responsible for helping with the smooth and efficient operation of both sort decks. This role's primary responsibility is to ensure that the conveyor system moves product continuously throughout the 1.3 million square foot DC’s conveyor lines. The role ensures that all equipment is safe, in good working condition, and in compliance with established safety standards, operating policies, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Complete regularly scheduled inspections and work cooperatively throughout the day with the Conveyor Team ensuring that the system is operating.
• Identify stoppages visually and use the conveyor computer system to rectify, ensuring the continuous flow of products through the DC conveyor system.
• Inspect and adjust the orientation of cartons, if needed.
• Unclog jams that occur throughout the day.
• Monitor the re-circulation lane identifying when products are rejected and ensuring the products go to the proper lanes as soon as possible.
• Vacuum, wash, or dust all equipment and floors as dictated by the Conveyor Manager.
• Responsible for making sure that all trash is disposed of daily.
• Ensure the sort decks are swept daily and all boxes that fall off the conveyor system are collected.
• Pick up damaged or fallen cartons, repair if required, and place them back on the conveyor during the shift.
• Maintain proper and accurate documentation of conveyor counts and problems.
• Communicate by radio with different departments about various types of freight issues at the sorter.
• Make recommendations for procedural improvements and modifications to the system or procedures to the Conveyor Manager.
• Perform work effectively to limit operational downtime, with a goal of zero downtime.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
• Ability to use a walkie‑talkie.
• Some proficiency with Google platform (Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets).

Skills

• Effective Communicator: strong communication skills, ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.
• Team Oriented: embraces others’ ideas, commits time to develop future leaders, motivates around a common purpose.
• Self‑motivated: works with minimal supervision, prioritizes tasks proactively, understands tools for strategic initiatives.
• Passionate: passionate about online collaboration and client success, shows hunger and ambition.
• Analytical: uses logical reasoning and data to build conclusions, recommendations, and reporting.

Work Environment

Work primarily in a distribution center environment. The DC warehouse environment is characterized by temperature extremes, noise, movement of conveyors and equipment, and other conditions associated with the operation of a high volume distribution center. Must be able to remain stationary and continually move for up to 10 to 12 hours per day as needed. Responsible for physical activities including using equipment, positioning self to properly complete tasks, as well as ascending and descending to heights of 20 feet or more. Should be able to lift and move 50 lbs of material on a regular basis. Should be able to bend, lift, stretch, and reach both below the waist and above the head. While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some sedentary and near vision use for reading and computer use.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 1st shift: 7