Dock Team Member - Birmingham

Position Title: Dock Team Member  

Reports To: Dock Supervisor 

Department: Operations 

FLSA Status: Nonexempt  

Position Purpose and Objectives  

America’s Thrift Stores is hiring Dock Team Members! We are looking for individuals who thrive in a warehouse setting, value teamwork, and are driven by a strong work ethic and a passion for helping others. Ideal candidates are hardworking, offer excellent customer service to our donors, excel in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy both indoor and outdoor work. This role provides a unique opportunity to combine a love for charitable work with an interest in retail. 

Roles and Responsibilities  

• Count, weigh, and measure incoming and outgoing shipments. 

• Ensure timely movement of materials to the appropriate areas. 

• Track and document movements and weights in the required system. 

• Identify and document any shortages or discrepancies, communicating issues to management. 

• Operate material handling equipment safely while using personal protective equipment (PPE). 

• Assist customers and donors at the store donation center as needed. 

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management. 

Skills and Qualifications  

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred. 

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 

• Strong mathematical skills required. 

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs. 

• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment. 

• Familiarity with company policies and procedures, with the ability to execute them effectively. 

• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills. 

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with peers and management. 

• Strong record-keeping abilities and clear communication of progress to management. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 

• Successful completion of background check, motor vehicle check, and drug screen.  

Competencies    

Never- 0%, Occasionally- 1-33%, Frequently- 34-66%, Continuously- 67-100%   

Physical Demands:  

• Frequently - Carrying up to 50 lbs., pushing and pulling up to 25 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing up to 14-foot height, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, handling and smelling.  

• Frequently - Walking on tile/concrete, bending, feeling, and reaching waist/overhead level.  

• Continuously - Standing on tile/concrete, talking, seeing, and hearing.  

Other:  

• Mostly regular and weekend hours, occasionally working evenings and holiday hours as needed.  

• Working environment includes inside of building withsemi- controlled temperatures and outside conditions with varying weather and temperatures.  

Other duties as assigned: Please note that this job description may not cover every duty or responsibility that might arise in the course of employment. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned, which may not be explicitly stated in this document.  This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The duties and responsibilities outlined here are intended to provide an overview of the primary functions of the role, but they may change as the needs of the organization evolve.