Production Processor FT - HQ

GOODWILL CENTRAL COAST • Salinas, CA

9d • $17 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Processor processes donated clothing, textiles, and hard-sort items through sorting, grading, checking, pricing, tagging, hanging, and packaging procedures. Items are classified by type and quality for e-commerce, retail stores, outlet, recycling, or disposal. The position may also work with clients assigned for vocational services and perform other related duties as assigned.

Work takes place in a large enclosed warehouse with an even concrete floor, heating, some natural ventilation, and moderately high noise that varies with activity and equipment. The work is completed independently in cooperation with the department, with no public contact. Materials may be soiled and are handled or disposed of according to established procedures. Forklifts, hand trucks, movable containers or racks, and trucks may be operated in or near the work area.

The job involves sustained standing and bending, regular walking and pushing or pulling, and frequent handling of items weighing up to 25 pounds. Heavier items are moved with assistance or appropriate material-handling equipment. Occasional high-activity periods may occur, typically requiring little or no overtime.

Requirements

• Basic math ability.
• Ability to communicate in basic oral and written English.
• Ability to understand and accept directions and follow procedures.
• Ability to perform routine work and adapt to workflow changes without loss of efficiency.
• Ability to maintain self-control and cooperate with coworkers.
• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers to manipulate and handle items quickly and safely.
• Ability to visually examine and differentiate items according to quality standards.
• Ability to meet and maintain production and quality standards communicated by the supervisor.
• Satisfactory attendance according to company policy.
• Ability to follow company safe-work practices and promptly report safety hazards or accidents.
• Ability to lift or carry items up to 25 pounds; heavier items require assistance or appropriate material-handling equipment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Spanish communication ability may be desirable and/or acceptable depending on location.
• Familiarity with Goodwill Central Coast’s mission and general company policies and procedures; this may be learned on the job.

Responsibilities

• Sort and grade textiles, clothing, and hard-sort items by predetermined classification and quality level.
• Classify items for e-commerce, retail stores, outlet, recycling, or disposal.
• Sort and grade glassware and small wares, placing incomplete or broken items in appropriate outlet, recycling, or trash containers.
• Process and check items according to established procedures.
• Price items that meet quality standards.
• Tag qualifying items with appropriate price tags or labels.
• Work with clients assigned for vocational services, as requested.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed