Sort Deck Operator (1st shift)

Ocean State Job Lot; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot is seeking a Sort Deck Operator for our 1.3 million square foot Distribution Center. The role ensures continuous conveyor movement, safe operation, and compliance with safety standards.

You will perform inspections, fix jams, and coordinate with the Conveyor Team to keep the line running smoothly. Requirements include a high school diploma and bilingual English/Spanish, plus ability to use a walkie-talkie and basic Google Workspace tools.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Ability to use a walkie-talkie.
• Some proficiency with Google platform (Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets).

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the DC conveyor system to ensure smooth operation.
• Perform inspections and coordinate with the Conveyor Team throughout the day.
• Identify stoppages visually and rectify them with the conveyor computer system.
• Inspect and adjust carton orientation as needed.
• Unclog jams and ensure products reach the proper lanes quickly.
• Monitor the recirculation lane and direct rejected products appropriately.
• Vacuum, wash, or dust equipment and floors per the Conveyor Manager.
• Dispose of trash daily and keep decks swept.
• Repair damaged cartons and place them back on the conveyor.
• Maintain accurate conveyor counts and issue logs.
• Radio communicate with departments about freight issues.
• Suggest procedural improvements to the Conveyor Manager.
• Minimize downtime to achieve near-zero downtime.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Walkie-talkie proficiency

Analytical thinking

Effective communicator

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Workspace (Sites Slides Drive Docs Sheets)

Job description

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 170 stores currently and ambitious plans to reach 180 locations, OSJL offers exciting opportunities for growth and contribution. We are an opportunity-driven retailer owning over 50% of our operating locations, totaling 8 million square feet, demonstrating our stability and long-term vision. At OSJL, you will be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers while driving positive change and a more responsible future for retail within our communities.

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.

Hours & Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday (1st shift, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

• 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: You possess strong communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.
• Team Oriented: You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the Company. You commit time, focus, and energy to develop future OSJL leaders by motivating them around a common purpose and vision.
• Self-motivated: You can work with a minimum amount of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner. You understand the tools and processes needed to meet larger strategic initiatives.
• Passionate: You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.
• Analytical: You use logical reasoning and data to build conclusions, recommendations, and reporting.

Work Environment

• Work primarily in a distribution center environment. The DC warehouse environment is characterized by temperature extremes, noise, movement of conveyors and equipment, and other conditions associated with the operation of a high volume distribution center.
• Must be able to 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, as well as ascending and 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate 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.

Salary range: $16.00 to $17.00/hour depending on experience