Production Associate

Thrift World; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrift World is seeking a Production Associate in Omaha, NE for a full-time role. Responsibilities include loading/unloading carts, inspecting items, classifying by manufacturer and condition, and preparing goods for the sales floor and shipping. Strong work ethic and ability to multitask are essential.

Qualified candidates should meet company policies, track processing results, and adapt to a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and efficiency on the job.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic.
• Understand and meet company policies, procedures and quotas.
• Track and report processing results to Production Supervisor.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask work assignments.
• Enjoys a fast paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading carts
• Inspecting clothes, linens, accessories and household goods
• Classifying items based upon manufacturer, quality and condition levels.
• Cleaning and preparing items for the sales floor
• Sorting and pricing products
• Tagging and rolling items to the sales floor
• Consolidating goods and operating baling equipment
• Prepping and organizing products for shipping
• Packaging finished products and preparing them for shipping
• Keeping work area neat and clean
• Working safely and efficiently

Skills

Strong work ethic

Policy compliance

Multitasking ability

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School/GED

Job description

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Production Associate

Full Time Omaha, NE, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1011

Classification:Non-Exempt

Reports to:Production Supervisor/Store Manager

WHO WE ARE

Thrift World is a retail thrift store company that promotes recycling and re-use of used clothing, accessories, and other household goods in partnership with nonprofit organizations. Thrift World began operations in 1996 in Omaha, NE. We now have 10 retail store locations spanning 3 states, an export business, and an e-commerce store.

We plan to continue growing our retail and online store presence while increasing awareness and support for our non-profit partners, diverting more waste from the landfill, and creating more local jobs.

Responsibilities for the Processing Associate include some of the following functions:

• Loading and unloading carts
• Inspecting clothes, linens, accessories and household goods
• Classifying items based upon manufacturer, quality and condition levels.
• Cleaning and preparing items for the sales floor
• Sorting and pricing products
• Tagging and rolling items to the sales floor
• Consolidating goods and operating baling equipment
• Prepping and organizing products for shipping
• Packaging finished products and preparing them for shipping
• Keeping work area neat and clean
• Working safely and efficiently

Qualifications:

• Strong work ethic
• Able to understand and meet company policies, procedures and quotas
• Track and record processing results to report to Production Supervisor
• Demonstrated ability to multitask work assignments.
• Enjoys a fast paced work environment

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and carrying 20 lbs.
• Reaching overhead 20% of time
• Pushing and pulling 4-6 lbs. of force (to push/pull up to 100 lbs. rolling rack)
• Pushing and pulling 50% of time
• Standing 100% of time
• Repetitive use of hands 70% of time
• Bending and crouching 20% of time
• Grasping items with hands 100% of time

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to periodic temperature fluctuations
• Exposure to dust
• Flexibility with schedule based up store needs and sale days
• May be required to perform in an alternate role at the request of the supervisor

Education:

• High School Degree, GED or equivalent work experiences.