Retail Salvage Worker - Full Time

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc. • Muskegon, MI

7h

About The Position

Our mission is to Change Lives through the Power of Work!
Store Discount
Work for an incredible mission
Paid Time Off & paid holidays
Weekly Pay
Collaborative work culture
Family friendly hours
Career development

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the salvage and recycling of donated goods and materials.

Requirements

• Avaiilability to work after-hours for special projects
• Availability to work weekends and some holidays
• Medium work, occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force and/or up to 50 pounds of lifting, frequent lifting up to 25 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing and repetitive movement.
• All positions at Goodwill Industries of West Michigan require that the individual possess strong personal motivation/initiative, problem solving orientation, commitment to excellence, an ability to work well with diverse teams, and a strong commitment to our organizational mission.
• Planning & organizing
• Flexibility/adaptability
• Customer Orientation
• Ability to work independently
• Meet production goals

Nice To Haves

• GED/High school diploma preferred.
• One (1) year experience in retail operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate bale machine and trash compactor
• Recognize and follow proper material content
• Know the mechanical operation of both machines
• Understand and demonstrate safe operation
• Salvage and recycling
• Empty metal containers into metal roll off
• Separate salvage shoes/purses/hats
• Make proper use of available space and materials

Benefits

• Store Discount
• Paid Time Off & paid holidays
• Weekly Pay
• Collaborative work culture
• Family friendly hours
• Career development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees