Salvage Worker

Albertsons Companies • Lubbock, TX

2d • Onsite

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

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.
• Maintain 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.
• Directly participate in physical tasks.
• Facilitate shift activities when management personnel are unavailable.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging
• Competitive Wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• 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