Warehouse Operator

Position: As-Is Warehouse Operator I
Summary Founded in Santa Clara County in 1928, Goodwill of Silicon Valley is dedicated to improving employment opportunities, increasing standards of living, providing economic independence, and restoring our clients’ sense of self-worth. We achieve this through workforce creation, vocational training, and environmental stewardship. With 18 retail stores, an online store, an extensive reuse/recycling operation, and our Contract Services division, we help individuals overcome barriers to employment, build sustainable lives and communities.

Job Responsibilities Major Responsibilities:

Receives, moves and places carts, containers and barrels containing donations, trash, and as-Is for processing in designated areas. Weighs and tracks where applicable

Receives and sorts all donations provide donor with a receipt when asked

Unloads trailers and transports product to appropriate departments

Loads trailers and trucks with product for shipping

Place appropriate storage labels on the containers/boxes

Tracks production output as well as product levels throughout the day Replenishes unsorted donations at the sorter workstations

Tests electrical products and/or stack and wrap E-waste pallets

Stocks designated departments for processing or sales and removes residual product for transport to compactor or other departments

Setup and breakdown of As-Is sales floor to include movement of product and trash boxes, handling of furniture, receiving donations from the public

While working on the recycle line, extracts recyclable material from the conveyor belt, removes full boxes, and/or operates a “tipper” to feed the line with material

Tracks productivity according to the workstation using proper forms

Handles mattresses, household hazardous waste, metal, furniture, tires, etc, when necessary

Maintains work areas in a neat and orderly manner with clean-up activities performed throughout the day Works with clients who are assigned for vocational services as requested

Follows and enforces all company procedures

Performs other duties as requested

Requirements

Knowledge of general arithmetic (adding/subtracting) required.

Preferred Qualifications /Experience Proficient in the English language preferred

Experience in material handling

Equipment Used Pallet jacks, Electric walkie stacker, watermelon boxes, barrels, plastic totes, hand truck, furniture dolly and forklift (if certified to operate), electric and manual hand tools.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance:

Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, hand trucks, or pallet jacks to move, stack, or transport materials.

Inspect and maintain equipment regularly, reporting any malfunctions, damages, or safety concerns to supervisors.

Follow safety guidelines and protocols while operating equipment and ensure the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.

Operates all equipment effectively such as Auto-tie baler and Gemini recycler baler

Job specifications:

Working conditions

Work is primary done in a warehouse environment with constant standing and moving

Work is also performed outside at loading dock, and donation sites. The temperature and exposure to elements will fluctuate depending on weather conditions

There is exposure to dust and dirt as well as consist of forklift traffic

Work is completed independently but in cooperation with others. There is occasional contact with the public

The noise volume will vary throughout the day with exposure to both machine and forklift noise

Material handling equipment (forklift, hand truck, moveable containers) may be operated in or near work areas

Emotional Effort Moderate:
Occasional short deadlines. The work environment is occasionally hectic with occasional high activity, with great emphasis on teamwork.

Physical requirements

The work pace is steady requiring lifting and/or carrying of up to 50 lbs consistently. On a regular basis heavier item of up to 75 lbs will be lifted. Heavy items will be moved either with assistance from another person or by using appropriate material handling equipment

Normal or corrected talking, hearing, and seeing abilities are sufficient to perform the required tasks

Mobility required walking up and down ramps and climbing in and out of trucks and walking on uneven ground

Goodwill of Silicon Valley is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age,physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy,genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law
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