Salvage Worker

Albertsons Companies • Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

As a Salvage & Reclamation worker, you will oversee the unloading, sorting, and processing of reusable and recyclable assets returned from stores. You’ll organize work across the team to carry out salvage and reclamation activities while maintaining a safe, organized work environment. Responsibilities include managing shift operations, operating warehouse equipment, and ensuring damaged goods are restored and returned to stock when viable. You will maintain area cleanliness and alignment with company procedures, while coordinating with supervisors and colleagues to advance department performance. This role involves direct participation in physical tasks and may include facilitating shift activities when management personnel are unavailable.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to follow work procedures, policies, and safety rules
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach, climb, and lift up to 100 pounds frequently during shift
• Strong coordination and situational awareness while operating equipment or handling materials
• Ability to perform basic math calculations for sorting and inventory management
• Forklift and baler operation experience
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment and accept performance coaching
• Demonstrates the ability to lead by example, assist with peer development, and assign tasks efficiently throughout the shift.
• Communicates clearly and escalates issues or concerns to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Experienced in handling recyclable and salvage materials such as pallets, cardboard, and plastics.
• Adheres to structured workflows to ensure cleanliness and procedural alignment.
• Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and bailers safely and with confidence.
• Exhibits strong coordination when managing materials and working in shared spaces.
• Prepared to lift up to 100 pounds and perform essential physical movements—walking, bending, climbing, and stretching—during the shift.
• Adheres to and encourages workplace safety practices.
• Brings reliability and a one-team approach mindset to the role.
• Works effectively both independently and in group settings, while remaining open to supervisory guidance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading salvage or reclamation shifts
• Proven ability to train peers and manage operational tasks when direct supervision is unavailable
• Ability to identify operational improvements and recommend adjustments
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Oversee the unloading, sorting, and processing of reusable and recyclable assets returned from stores
• Organize work across the team to carry out salvage and reclamation activities while maintaining a safe, organized work environment
• Manage shift operations
• Operate warehouse equipment
• Ensure damaged goods are restored and returned to stock when viable
• Maintain area cleanliness and alignment with company procedures
• Coordinate with supervisors and colleagues to advance department performance
• Facilitate shift activities when management personnel are unavailable

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging
• Competitive Wages paid weekly
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees