Job Details
Utility Associate
Department: Retail
Supervisor: Store Manager
BASIC FUNCTION
To position is primarily a "carve out" position for clients or former clients and/or a training position to develop future production associates as the position open within the store or other stores. Employees in this position will perform one or more of the duties below; however, training on other duties to prepare the individual for future openings is required. Only employees who can perform all of the duties of production associate, with or without accommodations, will be considered for promotion into the position of production associate.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform duties in support of store production and sales to include at least one of the following duties, but not limited to:
Hanging clothing only at a minimum of 1 rack per hour.
Ticket clothing only
Rotation
Product placement in textile and/or wares
Cleaning
Assisting at donor area or cash wrap to include but limited to: to:
Assist Donor Service Representative in accepting donations
Assisting Cashiers in bagging merchandize that was purchased
Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly production and donation area as well as outside donor area.
Perform all duties in a safe manner and adheres to all safety guidelines. Reports safety hazards to supervisor in a timely manner.
Support, promotes and participates in organizational programs and special events.
POSITION SUPERVISED
None
Qualifications
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
No formal education necessary
Ability to communicate in some form as to understand assignments, safety, and standards
Must present a neat and positive appearance and demeanor
Must possess good customer service skills
Must be able to stand for extended periods (depending on assignment)
Must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently (depending on assignment)
Must be able to work a flexible schedule in include evenings and weekends
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements below will be based on duty assigned and based on the person's disability and need for accommodations.
Ability to stand continuously for more than 75% of the shift
Ability to stand continuously with the neck bent 30 degrees for more than 75 % of the shift
Ability to lift 25 pounds from ground level to waist level frequently for more than 75% of the shift
Ability to push and pull various carts requiring a force of 25 pounds a distance of 25 feet for 25% of the shift
Ability to repetitively perform the same hand, wrist, and arm motion every few seconds to tag textiles for more than 75% of the shift
Ability to repeatedly perform pinch grip with a force up to 5 pounds to place textiles on hangers for more than 75% of the shift
Ability to repeatedly raise hands 66 inches above floor level to place hangers onto sales floor racks for 25% of the shift