Receiving & Loading Associate
Red White & Blue Thrift, Trenton, NJ, United States
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Job Summary
Red White & Blue Thrift is seeking a hardworking, dedicated Supply Chain Associate to join our team. This physically demanding role requires loading, unloading, organizing, and lifting a variety of items, including clothing, furniture, and miscellaneous donations. The Supply Chain Associate will work behind the scenes to support operations, assist with donation pick‑ups, and fill trailers efficiently with donations to maximize storage. This role requires teamwork, stamina, and adaptability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Load, unload, and organize donations such as clothing, furniture, and other household items.
Fill trailers with donations, ensuring items are stacked and secured to maximize space and efficiency.
Assist drivers on routes for donation pick‑ups, helping to load and secure items.
Maintain organized inventory by categorizing and placing items in designated areas.
Support overall thrift store operations by promptly responding to demands and requests.
Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient and productive work processes.
Take direction well and complete tasks accurately to support overall team goals.
Work comfortably in various weather conditions as needed for loading and unloading tasks.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to work in a busy and fast‑paced environment, maintaining a steady pace throughout shifts.
Team‑oriented attitude with strong communication and collaboration skills.
Reliable and able to take direction well from supervisors and team leaders.
Experience using MHE (material handling equipment).
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and carry it for short distances.
Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects, with extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
Visual acuity to read road signs, maps, and operating instructions.
Good hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity for handling bags and boxes.
Strong back and abdominal muscles to maintain proper posture while lifting heavy objects.
Ability to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Good hearing to detect warning signals and communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
Work Environment
Dynamic and consistently busy atmosphere.
Noise Level: Work environment is noisy; ability to work effectively in such environment is required.
Lighting: Bright lighting throughout front and back of store.
Interactions with others: Regular interactions with customers, donors, and coworkers. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Flexibility: Employees may be asked to switch tasks based on operational needs and work in all areas as assigned.
Language Requirements
Employees are not required to communicate exclusively in English, but a fundamental understanding of written and spoken English for comprehending instructions, reading street signs, and communicating verbally and in writing is necessary.
Other Requirements
Dependability: Effective performers demonstrate regular and punctual attendance.
Integrity: Act ethically and honestly, applying ethical standards of behavior.
Customer Focus: Demonstrate empathy, active listening, and responsiveness to ensure customer satisfaction.
Humility: Recognize one's own limitations, being open to learning from others.
Adaptability: Embrace needed change and modify behavior when appropriate to achieve organizational objectives.
Attention to Detail: Observe details, promptly catch and rectify small mistakes, delivering high‑quality, accurate work.
Inclusion: Create and participate in an inclusive environment, valuing and respecting diversity.
Team Player: Identify with the larger team and prioritize the collective success.
Informal Communication: Clearly and articulately convey information to others in casual or informal situations.
Resilience: Recover from mistakes or adjust easily to change.
Professionalism: Conduct oneself consistently with organizational values, policies, and standards.
M&M Management is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and designing employee experiences that contribute to your growth as much as you do to ours. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment that is welcoming, respectful, and supportive of all individuals. We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that they have equal access to employment opportunities.
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Job Summary
Red White & Blue Thrift is seeking a hardworking, dedicated Supply Chain Associate to join our team. This physically demanding role requires loading, unloading, organizing, and lifting a variety of items, including clothing, furniture, and miscellaneous donations. The Supply Chain Associate will work behind the scenes to support operations, assist with donation pick‑ups, and fill trailers efficiently with donations to maximize storage. This role requires teamwork, stamina, and adaptability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Load, unload, and organize donations such as clothing, furniture, and other household items.
Fill trailers with donations, ensuring items are stacked and secured to maximize space and efficiency.
Assist drivers on routes for donation pick‑ups, helping to load and secure items.
Maintain organized inventory by categorizing and placing items in designated areas.
Support overall thrift store operations by promptly responding to demands and requests.
Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient and productive work processes.
Take direction well and complete tasks accurately to support overall team goals.
Work comfortably in various weather conditions as needed for loading and unloading tasks.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to work in a busy and fast‑paced environment, maintaining a steady pace throughout shifts.
Team‑oriented attitude with strong communication and collaboration skills.
Reliable and able to take direction well from supervisors and team leaders.
Experience using MHE (material handling equipment).
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and carry it for short distances.
Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects, with extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
Visual acuity to read road signs, maps, and operating instructions.
Good hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity for handling bags and boxes.
Strong back and abdominal muscles to maintain proper posture while lifting heavy objects.
Ability to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Good hearing to detect warning signals and communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
Work Environment
Dynamic and consistently busy atmosphere.
Noise Level: Work environment is noisy; ability to work effectively in such environment is required.
Lighting: Bright lighting throughout front and back of store.
Interactions with others: Regular interactions with customers, donors, and coworkers. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Flexibility: Employees may be asked to switch tasks based on operational needs and work in all areas as assigned.
Language Requirements
Employees are not required to communicate exclusively in English, but a fundamental understanding of written and spoken English for comprehending instructions, reading street signs, and communicating verbally and in writing is necessary.
Other Requirements
Dependability: Effective performers demonstrate regular and punctual attendance.
Integrity: Act ethically and honestly, applying ethical standards of behavior.
Customer Focus: Demonstrate empathy, active listening, and responsiveness to ensure customer satisfaction.
Humility: Recognize one's own limitations, being open to learning from others.
Adaptability: Embrace needed change and modify behavior when appropriate to achieve organizational objectives.
Attention to Detail: Observe details, promptly catch and rectify small mistakes, delivering high‑quality, accurate work.
Inclusion: Create and participate in an inclusive environment, valuing and respecting diversity.
Team Player: Identify with the larger team and prioritize the collective success.
Informal Communication: Clearly and articulately convey information to others in casual or informal situations.
Resilience: Recover from mistakes or adjust easily to change.
Professionalism: Conduct oneself consistently with organizational values, policies, and standards.
M&M Management is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and designing employee experiences that contribute to your growth as much as you do to ours. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment that is welcoming, respectful, and supportive of all individuals. We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that they have equal access to employment opportunities.
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