Material Handler (N. Oliver - #16)

Job Description

Job Description

ORGANIZATION:

For more than 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Kansas has been a trusted resource and advocate for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. At Goodwill Industries of Kansas, our mission is to transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment. Our vision is to be the leading resource for individuals seeking their fullest potential. We are looking for a Materials Handler to play a key role in furthering our vision and mission in our transportation department.

VALUES:

• Sustainability: We commit to practices that support environmental, social and economic strength.
• Ethics: We uphold high standards of honesty, integrity and fairness in all business dealings.
• Respect: We treat ever individual with dignity, care and sincerity to build an equitable environment.
• Voice: We listen to each other, value feedback and advocate for our communities.
• Inspiration: We motivate, encourage and energize individuals to be their best through leadership and vision.
• Community Engagement: We recognize the strength of collaboration and engage deeply with our stakeholders to transform lives together.
• Excellence: We embrace innovation and strive for outstanding quality to deliver a positive impact to those we serve.

MISSION STATEMENT: We transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To operate baler for the purpose of binding salvage and aid truck driver with loading and unloading as directed. To work at dock as needed to process all materials and fulfill Goodwill's mission statement.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. 

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:   GED or high school diploma or one year experience in a warehouse required. 

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  Work with individuals who have disabilities and or barriers to employment and participate in the achievement of their goals. Demonstrate a positive, role model. Display commitment and involvement towards Goodwill's mission.                                      

JOB PROFICIENCIES : Action Oriented, Customer Focus, Ethics and Trust, Oral Communications, Cooperation, Integrity, Initiative, Job Knowledge, Quality, Teamwork, Accuracy, Adaptability, Dependability, Product Knowledge, Safety and Security.

JOB COMPETENCIES:  Unload and load trucks as needed.  Take boxed store returns and loose salvage to the baler.  Put salvage in baler and operate compression mechanism until salvage is properly compacted. Tie compressed bale with strand of wire.   Sort salvage as needed. Work at dock as needed to process all materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Take boxed store returns and loose salvage to the baler.
2. Put salvage in baler and operate compression mechanism until the salvage is properly compacted.
3. Tie compressed bale with strands of wire.
4. Work with driver and unload material from trucks.
5. Locate unloaded material in warehouse.
6. Sort salvage as needed

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Move trash to compactor as needed.
2. Clean work area at the end of each work day.
3. Adhere to all safety policies and report violations.
4. Adhere to all ethical standards and confidentiality of records.
5. Support mission statement and activities of other departments.
6. Support the accessibility of our services and facilities free of architectural, attitudinal, environmental and financial, communication, transportation, employment and other barriers to persons with disabilities and barriers to employment.
7. Other duties as assigned.

STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE/QUALITY STANDARDS:

1. Attendance and punctuality.
2. Quality and quantity of work performed.
3. Attitude and overall effectiveness of working relations with all stakeholders.
4. The   manner in which duties and responsibilities, essential functions and job competencies are performed.
5. Support and value diversity.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:

• Lift -- push/pull while standing - up to 20 pounds on a daily basis. Sometimes up to 50 pounds. Not every day, but occasionally over 50 pounds.
• Carry -- push/pull while moving - up to 20 pounds on a daily basis. Occasionally up to 20 pounds. 

BENEFITS:

• Medical and Prescription Plan - available first of month following employment
• Paytient Medical Assistance Plan - available first of month following employment
• Dental Plan with Ortho Option - available first of month following employment
• Vision Care Plan - available first of month following employment
• Flexible Spending Accounts - available first of month following employment
• Group Life and AD&D - available first of month following employment
• 401(k) Plan - available first of month following 90-days employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave - accrual begins first day of employment
• Paid Volunteer Time Off - 8 hours per year
• Paid Holidays
• Accident and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 20% Discount at Goodwill Industries of Kansas Stores

JOB LOCATION:

3636 N. Oliver, Wichita, KS 67220