Warehouse Associate

Goodwill Industries of South Central Wisconsin, Inc.•Town of Burke, WI

20d•Onsite

About The Position

General Summary: Processes salvage and donated goods, as directed, to maximize revenue to support Goodwill’s mission and minimize environmental impact of material sent to landfills. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: Prepare salvage textiles for resale, including baling, weighing, transporting, arranging, and organizing for easy access and identification. Process computer donations for Reconnect or for resale through Shop Goodwill. Organize salvage hardlines for reclamation or other disposition (e.g., hazardous waste, metal, electrical cords), which includes loading and unloading of product, organizing product in warehouse for temporary storage, preparing product for pick-up/ delivery, etc. General material handling utilizing a forklift and pallet jack. Operate a compactor for trash going to landfill and metal reclamation. Work safely. Consistently follow established safety rules while performing duties and while on company property, including power equipment checks. Report safety accidents and hazards. Assists in logistical planning and coordinating with manager(s). Communicates with external customers (stores/partners). Maintain work areas in safe and orderly fashion, including daily clean up and disposing of trash. Consistently perform all duties within the framework of our Core Values.

Requirements

Ability to be trained to use required equipment, including but not limited to an auto-baler, pallet jacks, hand tools, forklift (requires certification within 90 days), shrink wrap machine, and compactor.
Ability to work in Microsoft Word and Excel.
High school diploma or equivalent, desired.

Nice To Haves

Prior related experience (forklift, computer, light industrial), preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare salvage textiles for resale, including baling, weighing, transporting, arranging, and organizing for easy access and identification.
Process computer donations for Reconnect or for resale through Shop Goodwill.
Organize salvage hardlines for reclamation or other disposition (e.g., hazardous waste, metal, electrical cords), which includes loading and unloading of product, organizing product in warehouse for temporary storage, preparing product for pick-up/ delivery, etc.
General material handling utilizing a forklift and pallet jack.
Operate a compactor for trash going to landfill and metal reclamation.
Work safely. Consistently follow established safety rules while performing duties and while on company property, including power equipment checks. Report safety accidents and hazards.
Assists in logistical planning and coordinating with manager(s).
Communicates with external customers (stores/partners).
Maintain work areas in safe and orderly fashion, including daily clean up and disposing of trash.
Consistently perform all duties within the framework of our Core Values.