Baler - Gary - FT

Goodwill Industries Group; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Gary Salvage Outlet in Gary, IN, is seeking a full-time warehouse associate to operate a baler, forklift, and pallet jack, ensuring safe handling and accurate processing of salvage materials for shipment.

You will follow established procedures, maintain a clean, organized workspace, pass a drug screen, and obtain required forklift and baler certifications; flexible availability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain required certifications for forklift and compactor.
• Ability to safely operate baler, pallet jack, pallet stacker and compactor.
• Ability to accurately weigh material.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift or pallet jack to safely and efficiently move materials as needed.
• Sort and organize materials according to warehouse guidelines to ensure proper storage and processing.
• Prepare, compact, and process salvage materials accurately for shipment, following established procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment by upholding housekeeping standards and disposing of waste properly.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Forklift certification

Baler operation

Pallet jack operation

Drug screen pass

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Gary Salvage Outlet - Gary, IN, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $13.50Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Retail

Job Objective

To provide safe and efficient operation of the baler to process and compact materials for shipment, ensuring proper handling and organization. This position reports to the Salvage Outlet Warehouse Manager who evaluates performance annually.

In addition, embodies the Goodwill Mission to: “Empower people to achieve their most abundant life” and upholds the Company Core Values of: Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Customer-First Mindset, Humble Confidence, Passion for Mission, and Do the Right Thing.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate a forklift or pallet jack to safely and efficiently move materials as needed.
• Sort and organize materials according to warehouse guidelines to ensure proper storage and processing.
• Prepare, compact, and process salvage materials accurately for shipment, following established procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment by upholding housekeeping standards and disposing of waste properly.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications: Required Education and Skills

• Ability to obtain required certifications for Forklift and Compactor.
• Ability to safely operate baler, pallet jack, pallet stacker and compactor.
• Ability to accurately weigh material.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Flexible availability.
• Able to frequently bend, twist, reach above shoulder level, push and pull, crouch or stoop, kneel, repetitively use feet, and use head and neck in a twisting or static motion and to look up and/or down, and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Able to effectively and safely use standard office and light industrial equipment.