Production Worker

Organization

The Rescue Mission Alliance (RMA) is a Christian non-profit organization that has been serving the less fortunate in Southern California through emergency and long-term rehabilitation services since 1972. RMA partners with local churches to meet the spiritual needs of the people we serve. The Thrift Stores provide revenue to support the Rescue Mission drug and alcohol recovery programs.

Summary

The Production Worker is responsible for assisting the production crew to complete all necessary tasks in order to meet production goals in a timely manner. Therefore, their responsibilities may change based on the needs of the business. The Production Worker reports directly to the Thrift Store Supervisor and may also get direction from the Lead. This is a regular full-time, non-exempt position. This position is eligible for overtime and benefits according to applicable guidelines. This position is eligible for overtime according to applicable guidelines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The below duties are comprehensive. A production worker may perform some or all of them during their work shift.

Preparer

• Clean and tag merchandise meeting the minimum requirement of 30 minutes per cart.
• Pack merchandise into boxes for pricing.
• Record count and job tasks on tracking sheet.
• Assist unloader when necessary.
• Assist floater when necessary.

Sorter

• Unload and sort donation carts.
• Minimum production requirement of 30 minutes per hard goods carts and 15 minutes per clothing carts.
• Separate salable items from the baler, trash and recycling bin.
• Track carts and time "on-boards" and with pricer for production report.
• Perform weekly pulls by designated price brackets based upon lean/full areas.
• Assist preparer when necessary.

Shoes and Accessories

• Clean shoes, purses and accessories.
• Tag shoes, purses and accessories.
• Place shoes, purses and accessories in order.
• Select which shoes, purses and accessories are perishable.
• Select which shoes, purses and accessories are recyclable.

Pricing

• Inspect and price prepared goods according to price brackets
• Record production numbers for daily report (carts, units, etc.).
• Check sales floor daily for lean and full areas.
• Assist in weekly pull; price re-tagged items.
• Open and close production and staging areas when needed.
• Ensure the speed of the tables meets minimum requirement.
• Inspect trash and baler containers.
• Assist Sorters when necessary.
• Perform Floater and unloader duties (trash and barrel removal).
• Ensure task checklist is completed daily.

Hanger

• Hang and tag clothing meeting minimum requirement of 15 minutes per rack at 75 pieces per rack.
• Record rack count and job tasks on tracking sheet.
• Assist clothing unloader when necessary.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift.
• Clean and organize production area.
• Close production and staging areas.
• Put out remaining merchandise and on floor.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the store.
• Front area support (hangers, bagging, customer service for carry out)
• Assist all areas of clothing table
• Assist all areas of hard goods table

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

Qualifications

• Experience a plus, but not required.

Skills

• Demonstrated work ethic with consistent attendance and punctuality
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent teamwork and be able to multi-task.

Software

There are no software requirements for this position.

Physical Demands

Need to be able to lift (up to 30 lbs), push, pull, reach, kneel, sort and stand for long periods of time.

Equipment

There are no equipment requirements for this position.

Work Environment

This position will function in a thrift store and warehouse setting where medium duty equipment such as forklifts are in use. Will also be working in proximity with an at-risk population where errant behavior and disease risk may be present. Appropriate safety considerations will be required to avoid illness or injury.