GENERAL SUMMARY:  The Production Associate I primarily works in the processing area of the store, supporting the retail functions by handling a variety of donated goods, stocking shelves on the sales floor, and providing customer service.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions:

·         Prepare items for sale by hanging clothing, cleaning items as needed, or bagging items that need to be kept together.

·         Tag, mark, and/or code items selected for sale according to designated price, type of merchandise and processing guideline.

·         Accurately record data into an electronic device for pricing, inventory, and production tracking of processed items.

·         Efficiently transport items to and from the sales floor.

·         Accurately and efficiently follow GICW merchandising standards for shelves, racks, or bins, i.e. product placement and stock rotation.

·         Remove old items from display and place items in totes or carts according to GICW standards.

·         Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external stakeholders.

Foster and demonstrate a positive and safe team environment.
Must demonstrate willingness and ability to adhere to GICW’s rules, policies, safety procedures, CARF standards, and Kaizen philosophy.
 

Incidental Functions:

·         Provide carry out service, as needed.

·         Assist at cash registers, donation door, fitting rooms, and showcase, as assigned.

·         Perform miscellaneous duties, as assigned.

Janitorial tasks, as assigned:

·         Sweep, mop, or vacuum sales floor. 

·         Clean windows and dust fixtures and shelves.

·         Clean and supply restrooms and breakrooms.

·         Empty garbage and recycling bins.

·         Clean debris around building exterior.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Specific:

·         Must be 18 years of age or older.

·         Must be able to work store operating hours.

·         Must be able to read and write.

·         Must be able to function independently in a work setting.

General:

·         Must maintain consistent, predictable, and satisfactory attendance and punctuality as scheduled.

·         Must be able to demonstrate upon request functional literacy and numeric proficiency.

·         Must have basic English language skills, sufficient to communicate with colleagues.

·         Must not present a significant current risk of substantial harm to self or others in the performance of the essential duties of the job that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.

No record or disclosure of criminal conviction that indicates a tendency toward theft, violence, dishonesty, deceit, drug manufacture or sale, moral turpitude, or predatory behavior or is otherwise in conflict with the functions listed on this job description.  This may include passing a state-mandated, federally-conducted criminal background check.
·         Must provide proof of identification and eligibility to work in the United States of America.

Must pass a drug screening test and background check.
·         Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

·         Must meet GICW quantitative and qualitative performance standards.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:  None

WORKING CONDITIONS/HAZARDS: 

·         Work is performed indoors in either a warehouse or retail setting. Environment may be heated or air conditioned and may include exposure to potential hazardous materials, loud noises, and dust.  

·         Long periods of mobility and moving merchandise, which may include frequent bending and lifting and require fine motor skills.

·         May be exposed to people with unpredictable behavior.

·         Moderate adaptability required: Work environment occasionally hectic (fast paced) with irregular short deadlines and a limited number of critical or unusual situations.

·         DOT Strength Classification:  Medium

·         Seldom/Occasionally: Able to lift 26–50 lbs.

·         Frequently: Able to lift 11–25 lbs.

·         Constantly: Able to lift 1–10 lbs.