Production Associate

Pay Range: $13.00 to $15.00 per hour

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and designing employee experiences that contribute to your growth as much as you do to ours. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment that is welcoming, respectful, and supportive of all individuals. We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that they have equal access to employment opportunities. Job Summary (English) The Production Associate at RWB Thrift is responsible for executing diverse tasks and processes within backroom operations. This position requires attention to detail, physical endurance, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment. Production Associates may be assigned to various roles within the backroom and are expected to adapt to business needs. The key responsibilities are listed below. Key Responsibilities Perform diverse tasks and processes within backroom operations as assigned Maintain cleanliness and organization in backroom areas Follow company policies and procedures for efficient and safe operations Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and support store operations Key Tasks Hanger: Hangers play a critical role in ensuring that products destined for the sales floor are properly hung and placed on the appropriate rack. Hangers must be detail oriented, paying attention to color order, sleeve length, and garment type. Tagger: Taggers are responsible for accurately affixing price tags to products in accordance with company standards and entering prices into the pricing machine. Working side‑by‑side with the Pricer, the tagger is expected to learn how to price items for the Sales Floor. Pricer Support: Pricer Support personnel work closely with Pricers and are required to learn pricing tasks to provide coverage during the Pricer's absence. Tallyer & Sensor Support: Tallyers are primarily responsible for meticulously counting items intended for the sales floor in adherence to company standards. Beyond counting, Tallyers also attach sensors to products that require them, paying attention to sensor placement and understanding different fabric types. Their attention to detail and accuracy ensures inventory is precisely tracked and products are properly prepared for the sales floor. Runner: Runners promptly deliver priced merchandise to its designated location on the sales floor while maintaining organization and color order. They monitor the condition of the sales floor, address safety concerns, and inform management if any area becomes overfilled, making it difficult for customers to shop. While maintaining the sales floor, they should also be prepared to assist customers as needed. Qualifications Previous thrift, retail, warehouse, or back of house experience preferred, but not required High school diploma or GED preferred Physical Requirements Ability to safely perform essential job functions in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting both qualitative and quantitative productivity requirements. Physical Strength: capable of occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs, frequently exerting up to 25 lbs of force. Endurance: able to stand for extended periods of time. Manual Dexterity: proficient in performing repetitive motions such as extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction and working primarily with fingers. Fine Motor Skills: skilled in tasks involving seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Balance and Agility: capable of maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces, and maintaining balance when performing agile tasks. Visual Acuity: possesses clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more. Work Environment Atmosphere: dynamic and consistently busy; ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment is essential. Noise Level: noisy due to bustling activity on the sales floor and production area; ability to work effectively in a noisy environment is required. Lighting: bright lighting throughout the front and back of store; ability to work effectively in a bright environment is required. Interactions with Others: regular interactions with customers, donors, and coworkers; effective communication and interpersonal skills are required. Flexibility: high degree of flexibility; employees may be asked to switch tasks or departments based on operational needs and are expected to work in all assigned areas. Language Requirements Employees are not required to communicate exclusively in English within the workplace. However, the nature of the position may entail interactions with customers, donors, colleagues, and supervisors who primarily use English. In such instances, a fundamental understanding of written and spoken English for comprehending instructions and the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English may be necessary. Job Summary (Español) El asociado de producción de RWB Thrift es responsable de realizar una variedad de tareas y procesos dentro de las operaciones de la trastienda. Este puesto requiere atención a los detalles, resistencia física y la capacidad de prosperar en un entorno acelerado. Los asociados de producción pueden ser asignados a diversas funciones dentro de la trastienda y un alto desempeño está ansioso por mejorar y ampliar sus habilidades para adaptarse a las necesidades comerciales. Tareas Clave (Español) Colgador: Los colgadores desempeñan un papel fundamental para garantizar que los productos destinados al piso de ventas se cuelguen correctamente y se coloquen en el estante adecuado. Etiquetador: Los etiquetadores son responsables de adherir con precisión las etiquetas de precios a los productos en acuerdo con los estándares de la compañía e introducir los precios en la etiquetadora de precios. Personal de apoyo del cotizador: Trabajan estrechamente con los cotizadores y deben aprender tareas de fijación de precios para cubrir su ausencia. Personal de apoyo de los asociados de recuento y sensores: Son responsables de contar meticulosamente los artículos para el piso de ventas y colocar sensores según sea necesario. Cadete: Entregan mercancía con precio al lugar designado en el piso de ventas mientras mantienen organización y orden por colores, y ayudan a los clientes según sea necesario. Responsabilidades Clave (Español) Realizar diversas tareas y procesos dentro de las operaciones de la trastienda según se las asignen. Mantener la limpieza y la organización en las áreas de la trastienda. Seguir las políticas y los procedimientos de la compañía correspondientes a operaciones eficientes y seguras. Colaborar con los miembros del equipo para cumplir con los objetivos de producción y respaldar las operaciones de la tienda. Cualificaciones (Español) Preferencia por experiencia previa en segunda mano, venta minorista, almacén o área de servicio, pero no excluyente. Preferencia por diploma de escuela secundaria o GED. Requisitos Físicos (Español) Capacidad para realizar las funciones laborales de manera segura y eficaz según ADA, FMLA y otras normas. Fuerza física: levantar y cargar ocasionalmente hasta 25 libras y ejercer hasta 25 libras de fuerza con frecuencia. Resistencia: permanecer de pie por períodos prolongados. Destreza Manual: realizar movimientos repetitivos con manos y brazos. Habilidades Motoras Finas: realizar tareas que impliquen agarrar, sostener, sujetar, girar o trabajar con manos. Equilibrio y Agilidad: mantener el equilibrio corporal y prevenir caídas en superficies estrechas y resbaladizas. Agudeza Visual: claridad de visión a 20 pulgadas o menos y a 20 pies o más. Entorno de Trabajo (Español) Atmósfera: dinámica y con actividad constante; capaz de prosperar en entornos acelerados. Nivel de ruido: ambiente ruidoso; capacidad de trabajar efectivamente en un entorno ruidoso es requisito. Iluminación: iluminación brillante en toda la tienda; capacidad de trabajar en entornos luminosos es requisito. Interacciones: interacciones regulares con clientes, donantes y compañeros. Flexibilidad: alta flexibilidad; se pueden cambiar tareas o departamentos según propósitos operativos. Requisitos de Idioma (Español) Comprensión fundamental de inglés escrito y oral para seguir instrucciones y comunicarse verbalmente y por escrito si es necesario. #J-18808-Ljbffr Red White & Blue Thrift