Production Associate

Production Associate

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. A top performing individual is eager to enhance and broaden their skills, enabling them to perform well in multiple areas of the backroom as business needs dictate. Below are brief descriptions of various job of a Production Associate on any given shift.

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 our inventory is precisely tracked and our 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, addressing any safety concerns, and informing management if any area becomes overfilled, making it difficult for customers to shop. While maintaining the sales floor, they should be prepared to assist customers as needed.

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

Qualifications

• Previous thrift, retail, warehouse, or back of house experience is preferred, but not required
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to Safely Perform Job Functions: Capable of safely and effectively performing 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: Must have the ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs, frequently exert up to 25 lbs. of force, and constantly apply negligible force when handling objects.
• 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 rather than the whole hand or arm.
• 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, as well as 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: The work environment is dynamic and characterized by a consistently busy atmosphere. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and busy environment is essential for this role.
• Noise Level: The work environment is noisy due to the bustling activity on the sales floor and the production area. Due to the nature of our operations, the ability to work effectively in a noisy environment is a requirement for this role.
• Lighting: The work environment is characterized by bright lighting throughout the front and back of store, which is integral to our operational requirements. Due to the nature of our operations, the ability to work effectively in a bright environment is a requirement for this role.
• Interactions with Others: The role involves regular interactions with customers, donors, and coworkers, fostering a collaborative and customer-focused environment. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are a requirement for this role.
• Flexibility: The nature of this role requires a high degree of flexibility. Employees may be asked to switch tasks or departments based on operational needs. Employees are expected to work in all areas as assigned, contributing to a well-rounded and collaborative team environment.

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, as well as the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English, may be necessary.