Porter - The Thrift Store - Great Opportunity!

RWB Thrift is a well-established thrift store known for its commitment to providing quality donated goods, ranging from clothing and furniture to household items and electronics, at affordable prices to the community. As a part of a nonprofit organization, RWB Thrift supports various charitable activities and programs by efficiently managing and selling donated goods. The company strives to create a positive shopping environment for customers while maintaining an organized and safe workspace for employees to perform their duties efficiently. The role of a Porter at RWB Thrift is a vital position focused on maintaining order and facilitating the smooth operation of the production floor and backroom areas. As the air-traffic controller of the backroom, the Porter anticipates the needs of production support staff by ensuring that supplies are readily available and appropriately placed to support uninterrupted workflow. This role places a high priority on cleanliness, organization, and the safe flow of items throughout the production space. Porters help remove hazards from walkways, contributing significantly to workplace safety. Porters at RWB Thrift perform a variety of duties, including loading and unloading delivery trucks with donated goods such as furniture, boxes of clothing, household items, and electronics. They meticulously sort, organize, and document arrivals and safely transfer merchandise to designated store areas. Operators of trash compactors manage waste disposal efficiently, keeping the workspace clean and organized by compacting waste materials and optimizing space. They also act as organizers within the backroom, overseeing supply management by receiving, categorizing, and replenishing essential items such as hangers, sensors, racks, carts, and bins to ensure production floor readiness. Working in a fast-paced, busy, and sometimes noisy environment requires adaptability, resilience, and teamwork. Porters must efficiently transport items between departments, maintain inventory levels, and promptly notify management for restocking supplies. They must adhere to safety protocols to foster a safe environment for both staff and customers. The role demands excellent communication and interpersonal skills as it involves regular interaction with customers, donors, and coworkers, emphasizing a customer-focused approach to service. Physical demands are integral to this role, where the ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds occasionally and exert force routinely is essential. Endurance to stand for prolonged periods and manual dexterity to perform repetitive hand motions are required. Maintaining balance and visual acuity is also important to prevent accidents and ensure accurate task completion. RWB Thrift values dependability, integrity, humility, adaptability, attention to detail, inclusion, teamwork, informal communication, resilience, and professionalism. The organization fosters an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. This Porter position at RWB Thrift is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a dynamic workplace that challenges them physically and mentally while contributing to a meaningful community cause. The role offers a chance to develop skills in logistics, inventory management, safety adherence, and customer service in a supportive team-oriented setting.

• Ability to safely perform job functions in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and federal, state, and local standards
• Capacity to occasionally lift and carry up to 70 lbs and frequently exert up to 25 lbs of force
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Proficient in repetitive manual dexterity tasks
• Skilled in fine motor tasks using hands
• Capable of maintaining balance and agility on various surfaces
• Possesses visual acuity at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more
• Flexibility to switch tasks or departments as needed
• Effective communication skills
• Dependability
• Integrity
• Humility
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Inclusion
• Team player
• Informal communication
• Resilience
• Professionalism