Warehouse Associate II

• Base Pay $12.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

The Warehouse Associate II is responsible for moving, storing, processing, and disposing of warehouse inventory and preparing salvage material for sale. The Warehouse Associate II is expected to be courteous and professional while upholding the Goodwill values of Empowerment, Public Trust, Respect, Innovation, Quality, and Safety.

• Sort goods to determine items to be bundled as salvage.
• Wire bundle, weigh and mark items.
• Safely operate the baling machine to bind salvage for sale, the compactor, and forklift as required.
• Load and unload trucks, move items in inventory to appropriate areas, using a pallet jack and/or forklift as necessary.
• Maintain the forklift, ensuring maintenance is up to date and clean.
• Submit work for any major services needed for the forklift.
• Organize the warehouse by moving product.
• Break down cardboard boxes and place them in the designated area.
• Place all bins in designated areas.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area that is presentable and meets agency standards.
• Comply with all department and agency policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Adhere to safety and loss prevention procedures to prevent injury to personnel and damage to property, equipment, and inventory.
• Embrace the core values of the agency in the spirit in which the agency operates at work and in the community.
• Contribute to the fulfillment of department and agency objectives and goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to sort and classify product lines in accordance with company procedures.
• Able to pass pre‑employment criminal background check and Drug/Alcohol screen.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal employees and external customers.
• Ability to work well with others in a respectful and collaborative work manner.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certified.

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, stoop, bend, and crouch for extended periods.
• Weather conditions – variable – including extreme heat and cold; may work outside for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a humid and/or dusty environment.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. or more with 2‑person assistance.

Goodwill Industries of South Texas Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.