What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rack runner position at Arc Thrift Stores?
Job Title Rack Runner
Mar-25
FLSA Status Non Exempt
Summary
Runs all priced cloth merchandise for sale to maximize sales for all clothing departments and the business.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Runs all priced clothing according to guidelines established by supervisor.
- Runs enough clothing to get items on the sales floor per day, or a minimum number of racks based on the stores requirement per day.
- Transfers merchandise from production racks to the sales racks.
- Fills in other positions on the production line as needed.
- Assists with customer/donor service.
- Keeps work area clean.
- Performs other duties and special assignments as directed, including assignments, which may be outside the primary area of employment.
- Reports to the store manager or supervisor.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
- Knowledge of styles and trends.
- Ability to distinguish the difference from mens, womens and childrens clothing.
- Ability to consistently run priced merchandise rapidly.
- Ability to observe the production process and to communicate with the supervisor and other team members to keep the production process moving.
- Ability to present a positive Company image and be courteous to customers and other employees.
- Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
Education and/or Experience Required
- Experience working with a diverse workforce.
- Ability to work with individuals possessing developmental disabilities.
- Ability to use good judgment.
- Energy to take on fast-paced work.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good listener.
Physical Demands
- Works inside in a production and retail environment.
- Exposure to temperature fluctuations.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak, hear, stand and move throughout the store.
- Use upper body strength to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- Must be able to push or pull clothing racks weighing up to 20 pounds.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to dust from donations.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly standing, bending and stooping and occasionally walking.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to consistently lift the arms shoulder height or above.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications, working environment, and physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.