Temporary Full-Time Operations Material Handler

Temporary Full-Time Operations Material Handler

Main Plant - San Jose, CA 95112

Salary Range $18.45 - $18.45 Hourly Position Type Seasonal

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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of general arithmetic (adding/subtracting) required.
• Experience in material handling

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic ability to read and write in English

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.

Aptitudes/skills/temperament

• Ability to drive company vehicles.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and/or holidays as required.
• Ability to follow company dress code, which requires wearing a uniform at all times, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to coordinate hand-eye-foot movement to safely maneuver in and out of trucks and trailers, operate vehicle controls, walk up and down ramps and lift and/or stack donations.
• Ability to understand and accept directions, follow procedures.
• Ability to perform routine work, but also to adapt to changes as they occur without loss of efficiency.
• Ability to maintain self-control, deal effectively with the public and work in cooperation with others.
• Ability to read maps and plan route schedules based on address/locations of scheduled tickets.
• Ability to understand and speak English, accept directions and follow procedures.
• Ability to receive a series of tasks and carry them out as instructed.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule and work extended shifts based on operational needs.
• Ability to perform routine work, adapting to change as it relates to workflow.
• Ability to maintain self-control and work in coordination and with cooperation with co-workers.
• Ability to examine items and visually differentiate between them based on quality standards.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from supervisors, leads, and other coworkers.
• Ability to meet and maintain established standards
• Being able to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Being respectful of and conform with set limits, tolerances and standards
• The ability to work independently and in groups, while maximizing time and resources

Working conditions

• The noise volume is moderately high throughout the day depending on the amount of activity, equipment in operation, radio operation and television testing.
• Material handling equipment (forklift, hand truck, moveable containers) may be operated in or near work areas.
• Work is performed outside at loading docks, donation sites, stores and donor's homes. Work is performed inside buildings and inside cabs while driving for brief periods of time. The temperature and exposure to elements will fluctuate depending on weather conditions.
• There is exposure to dust and dirt, vehicle fumes and other airborne particles. Occasionally drivers must handle household toxic products which are received in donations. There is regular exposure to gasoline, diesel fuel and engine oil.
• Work is completed independently but in cooperation with others. There is occasional contact with donation station personnel and the public.
• The noise volume will vary throughout the day with exposure to both truck engine noise and other traffic noise and general noise at the stores, donation stations and plant.
• Material handling equipment (forklift, hand truck, moveable containers/racks) and trucks may be operated in or near work areas.

Emotional Effort

• The job is routine with occasional periods of high activity/demand and some short deadlines which may require some overtime to complete the assignment.

Physical Requirements

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