Material Handler I

Material Handler ISpringfield Wabash Store - Springfield, ILJob SummaryMoves, processes, ships, receives, and controls raw donations, salvage and/or recycling inventory and stored inventory.Essential Job DutiesCoordinate and expedite the flow of donated goods between the processing, storage, dock areas and salvage.Assist team in providing required materials for production.Process and control inventory following established procedures.Load and unload tractor trailers with donated goods.Operate a baler, and lift tables in accordance with OSHA and LLGI standards.Perform janitorial duties.Maintain a clean and organized work area including assisting with trash and salvage removal.Participates in required training.Effectively manage time to ensure that work is completed.Contributes to team success by involving others in work processes, decisions and actions.Monitors and recognizes security risks and thefts and assists in their prevention.Ensure that the customer's perspective is a driving force behind customer satisfactionSeek to understand the customer's circumstances, problems, expectations and needsIdentify customer service issues and create solutionsBuild customer awareness around our missionIdentify and correct conditions that affect employee and customer safety.Comply with safety standardsIdentify opportunities, generate ideas to improve warehouse and salvage objectivesInitiates action to maintain daily warehouse and salvage goalsPartner with all Retail players to identify, assess, create and implement process improvementEmbrace the values, vision and mission of LLGIInitiate action to accomplish objectives and being proactiveSeek to understand individual differences and values to build workplace relationshipLearn and apply new job-related information in a timely mannerPerforms other duties as required or assigned.CompetenciesAdaptability Managing Conflict Stress ToleranceCommunication Tenacity UrgencyQualificationsEducation, Experience, and CredentialsRequires basic math skills.Requires ability to analyze a situation, recognize potential issues before they arise and recommend appropriate solutionsKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesDemonstrates the ability to be consistently at work and on time on scheduled work days.Conveys information clearly through verbal communication.Works independently while fostering a strong team atmosphere.Interacts with people in a manner which enhances their dignity, privacy and confidentiality.Requires knowledge of and ability to follow all LLGI policies and procedures.Maintains confidentiality of information related to LLGI operations.Demonstrates professionalism.Requires ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to LLGI operations, financial matters and personnel mattersRequires ability to interact with individuals in a manner which enhances their dignity, privacy and confidentialityPromotes diversity and inclusion throughout the organizationDemonstrates sensitivity and the ability to communicate with a diverse population.Embraces the mission, vision and values of LLGIWorks independently while fostering a strong team atmosphereRequires ability to demonstrate professionalismPhysical RequirementsLifts or moves up to fifty (50) pounds of clothing and housewares safely on and off retail shelving fixtures up to ten (10) feet high, clothing racks four (4) feet high, and z-racks six (6) feet high.Requires ability to stand for extended periods.Requires ability to reach by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.Pushes and pulls z-racks holding up to one-hundred (100) pieces of clothing and weighing a minimum of 150 pounds.Bends and reaches into gaylords five (5) feet high to remove clothing and housewares.Requires ability to use pallet jack with loads ranging from 100 to 700 pounds safely.Requires ability to perform a combination of tasks such as stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, reaching, carrying, pushing or pulling objects.Requires visual and hearing ability sufficient to power equipment in a safe manner.Environmental ConditionsWorks in a light industrial/warehouse environment with exposure to heat and coldSubject to exposure to allergens including dirt, dust, mold, metals, rubber, plastics, latex, and pet hairRequires visual acuity to work in an environment with changing and/or low light levels.Tools and EquipmentTrailers, baler, bale carts, lift table, pallet jack, stacker, scales, compactor, wheeled spring carts, wheeled deep carts, wheeled z-racks, 2 wheel dollies (hand truck), 4 wheel flat carts, material lifts, furniture dollies, trash bin/can, trash dumpster, personal protective equipment, basic tools of the assigned work area, phone / two way radio, computer, fax, photocopier, mops, mop buckets, brooms, dust pans, vacuums, cleaning solvents.Regular ContactsLLGI Staff Volunteers/ Community Service Workers Transport Company Vendors/ Suppliers Donors/Customers