What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Salvage Worker - Full Time position at Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc.?
Retail Salvage Worker - Full Time, Hourly
Our mission is to Change Lives through the Power of Work!
Responsible for the salvage and recycling of donated goods and materials.
Job Functions
Operate bale machine and trash compactor
Recognize and follow proper material content
Know the mechanical operation of both machines
Understand and demonstrate safe operation
Salvage and recycling
Empty metal containers into metal roll off
Separate salvage shoes/purses/hats
Make proper use of available space and materials
Physical Requirements
Medium work, occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force and/or up to 50 pounds of lifting, frequent lifting up to 25 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing and repetitive movement.
Other Requirements
Avaiilability to work after-hours for special projects
Availability to work weekends and some holidays
WORK CONDITIONS
Inside generally 100%, however, may include outside work on occasion.
Limited emotional effort. Work environment routine with periods of isolated high stress. Short deadlines requiring some overtime.
EDUCATION
GED/High school diploma preferred.
Experience
One (1) year experience in retail operations preferred.
CORE COMPETENCIES
All positions at Goodwill Industries of West Michigan require that the individual possess strong personal motivation/initiative, problem solving orientation, commitment to excellence, an ability to work well with diverse teams, and a strong commitment to our organizational mission. Additionally, this position requires the following:
Works under the direct supervision of the Salvage and Production Manager.
Our mission is to Change Lives through the Power of Work!
- Store Discount
- Work for an incredible mission
- Paid Time Off & paid holidays
- Weekly Pay
- Collaborative work culture
- Family friendly hours
- Career development
Responsible for the salvage and recycling of donated goods and materials.
Job Functions
Operate bale machine and trash compactor
Recognize and follow proper material content
Know the mechanical operation of both machines
Understand and demonstrate safe operation
Salvage and recycling
Empty metal containers into metal roll off
Separate salvage shoes/purses/hats
Make proper use of available space and materials
Physical Requirements
Medium work, occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force and/or up to 50 pounds of lifting, frequent lifting up to 25 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing and repetitive movement.
Other Requirements
Avaiilability to work after-hours for special projects
Availability to work weekends and some holidays
WORK CONDITIONS
Inside generally 100%, however, may include outside work on occasion.
Limited emotional effort. Work environment routine with periods of isolated high stress. Short deadlines requiring some overtime.
EDUCATION
GED/High school diploma preferred.
Experience
One (1) year experience in retail operations preferred.
CORE COMPETENCIES
All positions at Goodwill Industries of West Michigan require that the individual possess strong personal motivation/initiative, problem solving orientation, commitment to excellence, an ability to work well with diverse teams, and a strong commitment to our organizational mission. Additionally, this position requires the following:
- Planning & organizing
- Flexibility/adaptability
- Customer Orientation
- Ability to work independently
- Meet production goals
Works under the direct supervision of the Salvage and Production Manager.
Salary : $14 - $16