Description

Job Objective:

To assist the Production Supervisor/Store Manager in the day to day floor operation of assigned departments. Position reports to the Production Supervisor or the Store Manager and is evaluated annually. The Production Assistant is responsible for supervision of the Production Department in the absence of the Production Supervisor or Store Manager.

Essential Job Functions:

• Knows and understands the Goodwill Mission: Strengthen communities by empowering individuals and families through education, training and job placement.
• Assist the Production Supervisor/Store Manager in the day to day floor operation of his/her assigned departments.
• Monitor employees in the department, making sure each employee is doing assigned job correctly.
• Oversee pricing and allocating for department, as necessary.
• Complete and turn in daily production reports.
• Work to maintain good employee morale and discipline in the department.
• Supervise entire Production Department in absence of the Production Supervisor/Store Manager.
• Learn and carry out all functions of the Production Supervisor/Store Manager.
• Good eyesight and hearing.
• Must stand, lift and work at least 8 hours per day.
• Must consistently use good people skills with all levels of personnel and clients.
• Carry out established organizational and departmental policies as described in the Employee Handbook in the absence of the Production Supervisor/Store Manager.
• Follow the dress code and wear designated identification as provided.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Do bag checks whenever an employee leaves the building.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Learn all jobs in department and train others to do those jobs.
• Cope with the pressures of meeting production quotas.
• Must have a sensitivity to, and an understanding of the needs of persons with disabilities and/or persons with economically disadvantaging conditions.
• Must have a valid drivers license, access to and ability to drive a vehicle, and proof of vehicle insurance.
• Must be able to pass drug screen before receiving store keys and random drug tests thereafter.
• Results of limited criminal history check must meet company standards.

Equipment Used:

• Dolly
• Flat Cart
• Trash Carts
• Wooden Crates
• Blue Bins
• Blue Barrels
• Tagging Gun
• Hangers
• Z-Racks
• Ladder
• Office Supplies
• Stickers and Tags
• Poly Carts
• Forklift, must be 18 to operate with certification
• Pallet jack
• Baler, must be 18 to operate
• Compactor, must be 18 to operate
• Computer
• Telephone
• Calculator
• Pallet Stacker

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a light industrial environment with significant textile dust as well as heat and humidity in some areas.
• Ability to walk constantly for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to reach and bend.
• Ability to properly lift heavy objects.