What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Goodwill of Western New York?
THE POSITION
This position’s key responsibilities include :
Assists our Drivers with loading and unloading their trucks at our store and trailer locations through WNY. Uses a forklift and pallet jack when necessary.
Receives and empties gaylords of donated goods.
Sorts donated goods onto pallets and into gaylords pursuant to the sorting and processing guidelines.
Identifies goods for merchandise in retail stores and for special sales.
Maintains production tallies.
Performs periodic testing of donated equipment as needed and as directed.
Processes and removes unsold items as appropriate.
Maintains supplies inventory.
Operates baler and organizes salvage area.
Inspects, sorts and identifies sellable and non-sellable items.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO :
Communicates effectively. You excel when interacting with others.
Loves being a part of a team. You understand that we succeed or fail as a team. You are always ready to step beyond your responsibilities to go the extra mile to ensure that your team is successful.
Loves how we roll as an organization. Not everybody will and we’re ok with that - Want to figure out if you MUST work with us? How do our Core Values make you feel? Own It - We are motivated and responsible for our actions and results. Dare to Excel - We are never done, we never settle, we never stand still. We push boundaries and think beyond the box. Be Bold, Be Courageous - When faced with a hurdle, we jump! Be Extraordinary - We exceed expectations of clients, customers, and colleagues. We Win Together - We collaborate & celebrate. We drive forward as one team towards our mission.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS (The stuff you must have)
Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 100 pounds at times.
Ability to move around the warehouse and ride along in a truck to various locations throughout WNY.
Prolonged periods of standing, sitting and walking.
Ability to twist, bend, and reach on a frequent basis.
Prior material handling experiences preferred.
Ability to read and write.
COMPENSATION :
Goodwill regularly evaluates our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive.Starting pay will be based on a candidate’s experience, skills and education.
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