Warehouse Associate; Read Blvd

Essential Functions:

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

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

• 1. Prefer prior warehouse, retail, logistics, or material handling experience.
• 2. 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.