warehouse associate

Warehouse Associate

The Warehouse Associate may be assigned to multiple areas of the operation that include warehouse, salvage, and recycling operations. The associate as directed maybe assigned to load and unload trailers, label and wrap product shipments, assist with material handling of textiles, hard goods, and furniture. The associate may also be assigned to sort, prepare material for salvage sales, move pallets of material using material handling equipment and operate tipping equipment.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to read and do basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and to work as a team member.
• Must have the ability to lift or carry loads weighing over 50 pounds continuously.
• Must have knowledge of proper methods of lifting, pushing, and pulling materials.
• Must able to able to use a pallet-jack to move containers on to trucks for shipment.
• Sort product into categories for Salvage or for Recycling.
• Grade donations to determine if the items are salvage, recycling disposal.
• Weigh containers and keep documentation of processed salvage materials.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Must be able to learn the techniques of the job from short demonstration up to and including one month.
• Be knowledgeable of and follow company policies and procedures, as well as legal requirements, at all times.
• Regular, reliable attendance, as defined in Goodwill's attendance policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Skills:

Education

• No education requirements.

Experience

• No experience necessary.