What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Hearts for the Homeless?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary :
The Warehouse Associate (WA) must be a team oriented individual capable of working in a fast paced, dynamic environment. WA’s will utilize a forklift multiple times a day to move goods, pallets and equipment safely and securely. A WA's duties include utilizing factory equipment to sort products efficiently, monitor and exclude defective items, maintain a clean and organized production area, assist in loading and unloading items, and adhering to the safety protocols and regulatory procedures. WAs must have excellent time-management and multi-tasking skills, as well as in-depth product knowledge to classify items accordingly.
Essential Functions :
- Use forklift to transport bales and capsacks to their correct locations in the warehouse and stack them appropriately
- Use a forklift to remove pallets from the back of the trucks during the unloading process.
- Use forklift to transport pallets and gayloads to correct location in the warehouse and stack them appropriately
- Properly unloading donations from multiple trucks per day.
- Create bales throughout the day.
- Assist in maintaining warehouse inventory and organizing in a manner that best assists the overall operation.
- Work effectively with customer service representatives, leadership, and donors in a team environment.
- Maintain a customer-focused perspective in all activities initiated to ensure that company needs are successfully met.
- Perform job duties accurately so that other personnel and departments, and ultimately customers receive correct information and / or product.
- Adhere to safety policies and procedures, and all policies and procedures in the employee handbook to ensure safety for self and fellow employees and to ensure behavior is appropriate in the workplace.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education Requirements and Qualifications :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Job Type : Part-time
Pay : $18.00 to $20.00 per hour
Benefits :
Schedule : Monday through Saturday
Experience : 2 years of work experience preferred
Work Remotely : No
Salary : $18 - $20
