Job Details

Warehouse Associate
Department: Retail Operations
Work Location: 72nd & F
Employment Status: Full-Time
Pay Range: $16.50

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for receiving, storing, handling, sorting, loading and unloading materials and performing various warehouse activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and process donated goods from public
• Offer and issue receipts to customers for donations in a professional and friendly manner
• Perform material handling duties
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and trailers at assigned locations
• Bale, weigh, record and store salvage materials
• Responsible for inventory of gaylords and pallets
• Sort materials into proper containers ensuring each is labeled
• Pull recyclable materials from salvaged Outlet bins
• Identify end of life computers from those which can be refurbished
• Make decisions on product quality and assist in pricing items accordingly
• Inspect, hang, sort and tag clothing and donations in accordance with Goodwill Retail Operations Policy
• Assist in processing, pricing and distribution of hard lines
• Separate and band salvage shoes
• Assist with new goods inventory
• Ensure a steady flow of donated goods, supplies, and salvage carts are distributed to the retail stores
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner
• Assist with keeping the trucks, trailers, dock and warehouse orderly and safe
• Meet or exceed the attendance expectations for this position
• Actively maintain a safe, healthy, and positive environment that promotes the physical and emotional well-being of employees, customers, and participants
• Performs other duties as assigned

INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Personally participate in ongoing cross training opportunities, education and development as well as supporting others in their efforts to develop.
• Excellent working relationship with supervisor and co-workers.
• Must provide excellent customer service to retail stores, donors and vendors.
• Must be a positive role model for co-workers, programs participants and customers.

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Educate customers and the community about the mission and vision of the organization.
• Demonstrate the Goodwill core values through actions and words.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous warehouse experience preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Forklift certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to follow safety guidelines and maintain a safe and clean work environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Heavy
Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT
High
Frequently exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise fumes, dust, etc.)