Unloader

About the role

Job Title: Unloader
Department: Production
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Job Purpose: The purpose of this position is to sort and distribute incoming merchandise to specified sorters to supplement the stores productivity and increase sales.

Responsibilities

• Unloading: Tally every full donation “container” with a supervisor before starting to unload.
• Unloader sets the pace for the entire production process, and must be able to unload quickly.
• Work well with the Back Up to ensure the flow continues, by letting him/her know ahead of time when things are needed.
• Pulls boxes and bags from carts, melon boxes and other containers, opening them and removing the items.
• Separates all saleable items from trash; only throw away items that are obviously damaged; if debatable, send to sorter.
• Items which are not saleable are placed into the trash or into a hamper for baling.
• Processing: Pushes the processed, saleable items to the appropriate sorter or places item into a bin at the workstation.
• Responsible to give the sorter as much variety as possible.
• Responsible to meet timelines and production goals and standards.
• Workstation: Maintains cleanliness and organization of the work area for safety and efficient production.
• Ensures full carts are in place.
• Works with the Back Up to replace empty carts, other containers and remove trash.
• Ability to observe the production process and communicate with supervisor, sorters and Back Up to ensure flow of product moves quickly.
• Safety: Pick up loose items on the floor quickly; clean up breakages or spills; provide help as needed to other employees; report hazards to a supervisor.
• All employees are required to read the arc safety policy, sign the document acknowledging understanding and to practice it.
• Other duties: Ability to work as a productive member of a team; must have good communication skills; may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• Working environment: Inside a production environment.
• Exposure to temperature fluctuations.
• Exposure to dust and debris from donations is ongoing/continual.
• During the work shift, employee is walking or standing 100% of the time.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder height.
• Must have eye-hand coordination.
• Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to push donation racks weighing up to 400 lbs.
• Must be able to move up to 500 lbs. with the aid of a pallet jack or dolly.
• Must be able to bend and crouch.
• There is repetitive use of hands.
• Must be able to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for the entire work shift.
• Must be flexible with scheduling changes due to store needs.
• May require overtime from time to time due to store needs.