Salvage Team Member
About The Position
Salvage Team Members support salvage and recycling operations at a distribution center by sorting, palletizing, staging, and preparing materials for recycling or outlet distribution. The role supports Goodwill’s mission of improving people’s lives through the power of work by helping recover and handle salvage materials efficiently. The position involves physical warehouse work, safe operation of material-handling equipment, shipment assistance, documentation, and maintaining an organized and safe work environment. Employees are expected to maintain regular attendance, follow safety procedures, present a professional appearance, comply with agency policies and procedures, and perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to perform physical warehouse work.
- Knowledge of safe material-handling techniques.
- Ability to operate pallet jacks and warehouse equipment.
- Ability to follow sorting and recycling procedures.
- Ability to work as part of a warehouse team.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a warehouse environment.
- Ability to lift, move, and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and team-lift up to 100 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb while performing warehouse duties.
- Ability to push and pull carts, pallets, and containers.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Production, processing, or warehouse experience is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Sort donated goods designated for salvage or recycling according to agency guidelines.
- Palletize, stage, and prepare salvage materials for recycling or shipment.
- Maintain organized warehouse zones for salvage materials, supplies, and outbound shipments.
- Rotate materials and product inventory according to operational procedures.
- Safely operate warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, ladders, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment as assigned.
- Assist with loading and unloading salvage shipments and transportation vehicles.
- Assist with staging and moving materials to support warehouse workflow and transportation operations.
- Complete required documentation related to salvage processing and warehouse activities.
- Maintain a clean and safe warehouse, including removing debris and spills.
- Use required personal protective equipment and follow safe material-handling procedures.
- Support the flow of donated goods from receiving through salvage processing and shipment.
- Participate in required safety drills, training sessions, and operational meetings.
- Promptly report equipment issues, safety concerns, or operational problems to the Salvage Lead.
- Assist internal staff with moving merchandise and materials within warehouse and outlet areas as needed.
- Maintain regular attendance, follow safety procedures, maintain a professional appearance, and comply with agency policies and procedures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support warehouse and distribution operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
