Dock Assistant

Goodwill of Central Iowa is looking for Warehouse Dock Assistants
to assist with donated goods processing and s afe operation of equipment with our values of love, kindness, and respect.

• Full-Time (40 hours/week)
• Shifts are scheduled Monday - Friday: 7:30
  am - 4 pm
• Starting wage of $/hour
  depending on relevant experience.
• Annual merit increase eligibility based on individual job performance.
• Effective communication skills for daily interactions with coworkers and managers
• Flexibility to work positively on a team within Goodwill of Central Iowa's values of treating others with love, kindness, & respect
• Excellent attention to safety and pallet jack, two-wheel dolly, trash compactor, and baler equipment experience - forklift experience is a plus

Dock Assistants will load and unload donation trucks, open and/or unpack items from containers, sort, inspect, and route for distribution. They perform job duties following safety guidelines in a warehouse environment.

• Sort, inspect, and distribute product per quality standards.
• Adhere to established processes and safety practices.
• Operate forklift and other equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Safely and correctly stack storage containers, bales, and other items.
• Maintain housekeeping of the dock area by keeping the area clean and organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or its equivalent, or a minimum of four (4) years of any of any combination of military service, high school, or related full-time paid employment.
• Safely use equipment such as pallet jack, forklift, two-wheel dolly, trash compactor, and baler as directed and authorized.
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective communication and basic math skills
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a dependent adult and child abuse background check.

• Ability to understand verbal and/or written instruction and communicate effectively.
• Ability to tolerate variations in work environment temperature.
• Ability to be stationary or mobile for long periods of time.
• Must be able to carry, lift, push or pull fifty (50) pounds.

Goodwill of Central Iowa and our affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability) and E-Verify Participants.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.