TEST POSITION - DO NOT APPLY - Warehouse Associate

Goodwill of Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate will primarily work in an assigned production and/or warehousing environment moving, storing, and retrieving donated product following Goodwill’s warehousing and material handling procedures and guidelines. This role may occasionally be in contact with customers and will need to provide excellent customer service in support to the mission of the organization.

Requirements

Able to train and obtain certifications to safely operate equipment.
Demonstrate ability to lift up to 45lbs unassisted and up to 75lbs with assistance from a dolly or pallet jack as required.
Ability to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting up to eight (8) hours per day.
Have effective communicate skills with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.
Must be able to work a varied schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays with occasional overtime as necessary.
Attention to Detail
Concern for Safety, Level 1
Time Management

Nice To Haves

Previous storage, moving or shipping/receiving experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Use and become certified on compactor, hand dolly, pallet jack, or other equipment or tools not classified as heavy equipment to effectively move, remove, and store donated product
Sort recyclable materials, based on type, into their proper bins.
Ensure that all areas of production have sufficient materials to work with so that there is no lapse of work to minimize down time.
Be proactive in preparing materials or storage containers to anticipate the needs of the production team.
Ensure that the warehouse and trailers are well organized, stocked, and clean to ensure items are stored in an efficient manner.
Prepare items for shipment and track product that is both shipped and/or received by the Retail Center and Warehouse docks.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Ensure all recycle and trash bins do not become over filled.
Complete all duties and responsibilities in accordance with warehouse and material handling procedures and guidelines so that is there is no lapse of work to minimize down time.
Help provide a safe working environment for you, customers, and fellow employees.
Cross-train in other departments/areas and act as back-up for other areas as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.