2nd. shift SEASONAL - Warehouse Associate Sort Deck Operator - Monday to Friday

2nd. shift SEASONAL - Warehouse Associate Sort Deck Operator - Monday to Friday Job Category : Distribution Center Requisition Number : 1STSH018270 Full-Time Location DC-North Kingstown 375 Commerce Park Rd North Kingstown, RI 02852, USA Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” or the “Company”) is a dynamic $850+ million general merchandise retailer with a strong foothold across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. With over 160 stores currently and ambitious plans to reach 180 locations, OSJL offers exciting opportunities for growth. Job Description: 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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. Pickup 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 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 (i.e., Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets).

ATTRIBUTES

Effective Communicator: strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect. Team Oriented: embraces ideas of others for the sake of the Company, motivating others around a common purpose and vision. Self‑motivated: can work with minimal supervision and prioritize multiple tasks proactively. Passionate: passionate about online collaboration and ensuring clients are successful. Analytical: uses logical reasoning and data to build conclusions, recommendations, and reporting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work primarily in a distribution center environment characterized by temperature extremes, noise, movement of conveyors, and other conditions associated with a high‑volume distribution center. Must 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, and ascending/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. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at‑will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice. The salary range for this position is between $15.00 to $15.50/hour. Salary varies depending on experience. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ocean-State-Job-Lot