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 balerJob 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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