Warehouse Associate (Recovery) 2nd shift - Tuesday - Saturday

Company Overview:

Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” and “Company”) is a leading $850 million general merchandise retailer operating over 150 stores in the Northeast and a $75 million shopping center business with OSJL as the anchor tenant in over 50% of its centers. At OSJL, we are committed to providing exceptional value to our customers while championing positive change in our communities and inspiring a more responsible model for retail. 

Job Description:

The Recovery Associate role within the Distribution Center (“DC”) of Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” or “Company”) processes and organizes all damaged and recalled merchandise in an effort to identify resalable items and maximize credits in a manner that meets company established standards in safety, quality, and productivity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately complete and submit a daily productivity sheet.
• Examine all incoming pallets, and break down and organize merchandise into designated storage areas.
• Verify accuracy of quantity, SKU, and defects listed on the damage and recall logs.
• Properly destroy certain products as requested by Buyers or vendors.
• Haul Return to Warehouse (RTW) product as well as damaged, recalled, and packaway product to designated areas.
• Report any stores for non-compliance with damage policies to the Area Manager.
• Prepare and load pallets for shipments as needed, including back to vendors and donations.
• Prepare and ship repaired merchandise or parts to stores.
• Work in compliance with standard operating procedures, audit-control procedures, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Maintain a neat, orderly and clean work area to meet or exceed area safety, quality, and productivity standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful completion of the Powered Equipment Training, Area Training, and associate proficiency tests.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment and attain any associated licensing.
• Ability to meet area productivity, quality, safety, housekeeping and attendance standards.
• Ability to perform tasks with attention to details.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• Interpersonal and communication skills as required for a team environment.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Effective Communicator: You possess strong communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.
• Team Oriented: You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the Company. You commit time, focus, and energy to develop future OSJL leaders by motivating them around a common purpose and vision.
• Self-motivated: You can work with a minimum amount of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner. You understand the tools and processes needed to meet larger strategic initiatives.
• Passionate: You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works primarily in a DC environment. The DC warehouse environment is characterized by temperature extremes, noise, movement of conveyors and equipment, and other conditions associated with the operation of a high volume distribution center.
• Should be able to lift and move 50 lbs of material on a regular basis. 
• Should be able to bend, lift, stretch, and reach both below the waist and above the head.
• Must be able to remain stationary and continually move for up to ten to twelve hours per day depending on task assigned.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
  perform essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job.  You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position.  Management has the right to revise this job description at any time.  The job description is not a contract, either express or implied.  You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

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The salary range for this position is between $15.00 to $15.75/hour.

Salary varies depending on experience.

Salary : $15 - $16