Job Details
Job Location
Salinas Headquarters - Salinas, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Not Specified
Salary Range
$16.00 - $19.50 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Entry Level
Description
JOB SUMMARY
Process donations through a sequential process involving sorting, grading, pricing, hanging, tagging and packaging
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Sort and grade textile/clothing and hard sort items by separating into predetermined classifications (e.g., men's, women's, children's and other textiles) and into quality level (e-commerce, retail store grade, Outlet grade or recycle).
Sort and grade hard sort items; glassware and small wares (e-commerce, retail store grade, Outlet grade or recycle), placing incomplete and/or broken items into containers for the Outlet, recycle or trash.
Process and test Electrical items, (e-commerce, retail store grade, Outlet grade or recycle).
Price items meeting quality standards.
Tag items meeting quality standards by affixing appropriate price tags or labels.
SECONDARY DUTIES
Work with clients who are assigned for vocational services, as requested.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
EDUCATION REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQ'D: None
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Basic math ability.
Familiarity with Goodwill Central Coast's mission and general Company policies/procedures (this may be learned on-the-job).
EQUIPMENT USED: Typical processing equipment; typical office equipment, including computers.
SKILLS/APTITUDES/TEMPERAMENTS:
Ability to communicate in basic oral and written English (depending on location, ability to communicate in basic Spanish may be desirable and/or acceptable).
Ability to understand and accept directions and follow procedures.
Ability to perform routine work, adapting to change as it relates to work flow without loss of efficiency.
Ability to maintain self-control and work in cooperation with co-workers.
Ability to coordinate eyes/hands/fingers to quickly and safety manipulate and handle items.
Ability to examine items and visually differentiate between them based on quality standards.
Ability to meet and maintain established production and quality standards, as communicated by the supervisor.
Ability to demonstrate satisfactory attendance, according to Goodwill Central Coast policy.
Ability to adhere to safe work practices as documented in Company safety policies; ability to report safety hazards/accidents promptly to supervisor or safety committee member.
EMOTIONAL EFFORT:
The work is routine with occasional periods of high activity/demand requiring little or no overtime to complete the work.
JOB SETTING
Work is performed in large enclosed warehouse area on an even concrete floor surface. The area is heated and has some natural ventilation. The temperature will fluctuate to some degree depending on location within the department.
Dust and dirt is controlled by daily cleaning of the work area. Some of the materials handled may be soiled; these are disposed of following established procedures.
Work is completed independently but in cooperation with whole department. There is no public contact.
The noise volume is moderately high throughout the day depending on the amount of activity, equipment in operation and radio operation.
Material handling equipment (forklift, hand truck, movable containers/racks) and trucks may be operated in or near work area.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work place is steady requiring consistently lifting and/or carrying of items up to 10 lbs. with occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. Large or heavier items (26 lbs. or more) 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 required tasks.
SUPPLEMENTAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Standing Consistently, 71-100% of the time
Walking Regularly, 31-70% of the time
Sitting Rarely, 0- 10% of the time
Bending Consistently, 71-100% of the time
Twisting None
Pushing/pulling Regularly, 31-70% of the time
Climbing None
Squatting/kneeling None
Lift/carry Consistently, 71-100% of the time
Longest distance carried: 30 feet
Heaviest item carried: 25 lbs.
Hand/Shoulder/Foot:
Simple grasping Consistently, 71-100% of the time
Power grasping Occasionally, 11-30% of the time
Fine Manipulation Consistently, 71-100% of the time
Reaching at or above shoulder level Regularly, 31-70% of the time
Reaching at or below shoulder level Consistently, 71-100% of the time
Operate foot controls or repetitive foot movement Rarely, 0-10% of the time
JOB MODIFICATION
The physical aspects of the job may be able to be modified, depending on the specific modification and the duration of the modification required.