Warehouse Associate

Essential Functions

The warehouse associate performs daily operations in the warehouse to include material handling and movement, salvage and recycle sorting, textile baling, truck loading/unloading, donation sorting and processing, cleaning, and other duties.

• To load and unload donated and purchased goods to and from trucks.
• To move containers of donated and purchased goods throughout the warehouse.
• To bale salvage textile clothing utilizing a vertical or horizontal baling machine.
• To assist in unloading bales from a vertical or horizontal baling machine.
• To sort donated goods from one container to another based on type of material.
• To sort and process donated textiles and other goods for sale in retail stores.
• To utilize warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, rolling bins, and dollies.
• To utilize a forklift, only if so certified, to move materials and load/unload trucks.
• To assist with cleaning the warehouse common areas such as restrooms, breakroom, warehouse floor, and work spaces.
• To interpret and abide by employer policies and safety regulations.

• Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
• Must be able to work flexible hours on short notice, including nights and weekends, and occasionally long hours.
• Must provide own transportation.
• Must be able to lift up to 25#’s frequently and up to 50#’s occasionally.
• Must be able to push/pull containers weighing over 100#’s occasionally.
• Must be able to engage in prolonged standing and walking and in frequent bending, stooping and stretching.
• Must exhibit proficiency in the use and operation of warehouse equipment to include pallet jacks, tippers, balers, and material handling containers.
• Must be able to function in a work environment with high stress.

• Prefer prior warehouse, retail, logistics, or material handling experience.
• Prefer forklift experience or certification.

Frequent physical exertion, exposure to unfit donated goods and materials. Unconditioned warehouse environment with forklift traffic, truck traffic, high noise level, and moving containers.