Warehouse Associate (San Leandro, CA)

Warehouse Associate (San Leandro, CA)

Ridwell is a service that inspires people to create a future without waste. Today, we make it easy to reuse and recycle more by identifying recyclable and reusable items that the city doesn't collect, picking them up from our customers' doorsteps, and matching them with local partners that can use them sustainably. Our future plans go much further and include making zero waste a reality for millions.

We're growing and looking for full-time team members to join our warehouse operations team. Ideal candidates are those who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to help to improve how we do our work every day. In addition, it is critical that candidates are team players who come up with creative ways to solve problems. We offer a positive work environment, a strong benefits package for full-time employees. This is a unique opportunity to help build something special in the Bay Area!

Our Values

Our member is our hero. Our members are at the core of our company. Only by empowering them can we accomplish our vision.

We Never Settle. We are relentlessly pursuing the exceptional and challenging the status quoalways making our service, experience, and company better.

We Take Our Success Personally. We all have a stake in the success of Ridwell. You are empowered to make an impact.

Purpose Drives Our Actions. Knowing why we are doing something enables us to focus on what is truly important.

We Are Stronger Together. Every person is critical to our success. We need diverse perspectives to execute on creative solutions. By fostering collaboration and connection at every level, we can be phenomenal.

Job Duties Include

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions, including all 4 seasons (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring).

Sort and process materials carefully to maximize reuse and recycling potential

Operate warehouse equipment including balers, pallet jacks, and straddle stackers, with on-the-job training provided as needed

Prepare outbound shipments accurately

Other duties assigned as necessary by management

Job Requirements

Ability to maintain consistent attendance - we count on each other to be here when scheduled so we can deliver excellent service as a team

Must be able to read and follow written or oral instructions in English

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Previous Warehouse experience is highly desirable

Ability to communicate effectively in English digitally over text message and email

Experience using pallet jacks and/or balers a plus

Forklift certification is highly desirable

Must be 18 years or older

Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time, frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach.

Must be able to lift 50lb to the height of 3-4 feet and load and unload them from trucks.

Must be able to lift 85lb buckets onto a hand truck to push to storage.

High school, GED, or equivalent diploma

Must pass a background check if offered the position

$21.50 - $21.50 an hour

Benefits at Ridwell

We are committed to creating a supportive environment for our employees.

We offer the following:

Medical, Vision, and Dental plans available with $0 monthly premium costs, with buy-up options available

Voluntary Life and AD&D for self and spouse/domestic partner

Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Sick leave

Paid Holidays 9 paid days per year

Paid parental leave

Commuter Benefits for parking and/or transit

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides 4 counseling sessions per incident for common challenges such as relationship, family issues, stress, anxiety, and other life challenges

Employee Discount on Ridwell Membership

Individuals seeking employment at Ridwell are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

How we are protecting employees from COVID-19

At Ridwell, employee health and safety is our top priority. We have implemented processes and precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. For more information, please contact our HR department at View email address on click.appcast.io