Baler

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers•Albany, GA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Our retail store provides the fuel, the face, and the gateway to all the awesome services we provide for individuals, families, and organizations in the communities we serve. But what does that mean for you as a team member? It means that you are connected to something bigger than yourself, something that helps shape the community you live in, with the most basic need of life...the ability to have a productive livelihood. As a Baler, you are responsible for performing at a high level of functional and technical knowledge to operate the baler machine, forklift, or pallet jack. Attention to detail is critical for preventing accidents and accurately recording inventory. The Baler also assists with the sales floor and warehouse operations. You will be hired as a Retail Associate – Baler; however, you will be cross-trained and expected to learn and work in all areas of the retail operation. Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc. is committed to our mission of Developing People, Changing Lives, and Building Communities. We seek to empower people with skills and opportunities to live fulfilled lives. We achieve our mission and vision through our values of Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Service. At Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc., we strive to hire individuals who live by our values and believe in our mission.

Requirements

Basic math skills.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Forklift Operator certification
Prior experience working in a retail or customer service-related environment
Warehouse experience

Responsibilities

Performing at a high level of functional and technical knowledge to operate the baler machine, forklift, or pallet jack.
Attention to detail is critical for preventing accidents and accurately recording inventory.
Assists with the sales floor and warehouse operations.
Places unusable donations in a top-loading clothing baler using a forklift or pallet jack.
Ties off baler with provided materials, removes completed bales with the forklift or pallet jack, and stacks bales in the warehouse.
Loads trucks with completed bales.
Removes donated goods from poly-bulk trucks or bins.
Place salvage cardboard and wire into appropriate containers.
Maintains an organized warehouse.
Works in other areas of the store as requested by the leadership team.
Learn and work in all areas of the retail operation (cross-trained).