Warehouse Associate

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, exert, push, pull, carry or otherwise move up to 100 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly with no support.
• 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.

• The pay range for this position is between $15.50/hour to $16.00/hour.