Warehouse Team Member

Summary:

The Warehouse Team Member plays a crucial role in the efficient and safe operation of the warehouse. This position is responsible for a variety of tasks including operating warehouse equipment, processing materials, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and fulfilling other duties as assigned to support the logistics team. The ideal candidate will be a reliable, detail-oriented individual with a strong commitment to safety and efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Include, but are not limited to the following as other duties may be assigned:

Equipment Operation:
Safely and effectively operate warehouse equipment including the baler, forklift, and pallet jack to move, store, and process materials.

Material Handling:
Separate and categorize raw wares and raw textiles according to established procedures and guidelines.

Warehouse Maintenance:
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment, including sweeping, dusting, and removing debris.

Baling Operations:
Operate the baler to compress and package waste materials in accordance with safety protocols.

Material Movement:
Utilize the forklift and pallet jack to load, unload, and transport materials within the warehouse and potentially onto or off delivery vehicles.

Inventory Assistance:
Assist with inventory counts and ensure accurate record-keeping of materials.

Safety Compliance:
Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures while performing all tasks, promptly reporting any safety concerns or incidents.

Task Flexibility:
Perform other warehouse-related duties as needed and directed by the Logistics Coordinator to support overall warehouse operations.

Communication:
Effectively communicate with the Logistics Coordinator and other team members regarding task completion, potential issues, and workflow.

Other Duties as Assigned:
Effectively complete other duties as assigned.

Leadership Competencies Leadership Competency Hourly / Non-Supervisory Leader

OUR TEAM Emotional Maturity and Respect Thinks how their actions make other people feel and acts appropriately. Tempers personal emotions and escalates sensitive issues to the appropriate level of management.

Integrity Can be counted on and trusted; models professional ethics by acting honestly.

Capacity for Change and Innovation Open to new ideas and ways of doing things; gives ideas collaboratively to improve processes or programs.

Interpersonal Skills Builds relationships and works well with others; listens to understand and answers appropriately.

Commitment to Development and Empowerment of Self and Others Completes required training and looks to grow on the job through continuous learning; becomes self-sufficient.

OUR COMMUNITYCommitment to Goodwill’s Mission, Vision, and Values Actions are in line with Goodwill’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Works well with people that look and think differently.

Community and Service Wants to help others and make a difference in the community.

OUR GROWTHCommitment to Excellence and Customer Service Meets goals and gives outstanding customer service to customers, donors, and participants.

Business Acumen Makes good choices. Effectively transfers learning from one situation to another.

Stewardship and Accountability Takes care of company property. Takes responsibility and ownership of personal actions and outcomes.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must pass a drug screen. A criminal background check is required.

Minimum

Skills:

Demonstrated ability to safely and effectively operate a forklift and pallet jack.

Experience operating a baler is preferred.

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Basic understanding of warehouse safety procedures.

Physical stamina and the ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 50 pounds.

Previous warehouse experience is a plus.

Education and/or Experience , Technical

Skills:

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Certificates, Licenses,…