Baler - South San Francisco

Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Commuter benefits

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay is hiring for a Full-time position operating baling machines to compress donated goods into saleable bales. The role requires steady physical effort and adherence to safety policies, with forklift certification preferred and a background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities include moving donated goods, maintaining a clean work area, and reporting any security concerns while following leadership direction and maintaining reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• High School education, GED or equivalent work experience required.
• Ability to be trained and take direction.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate baling machines to compress donated goods into bales.
• Move donated goods from container to baling machine and ensure safe operation.
• Perform cleaning tasks: sweep, mop floors, wash walls around baling areas as instructed.
• Safeguard company property and report theft or security incidents.
• Follow leadership directions and maintain regular in-person attendance.

Skills

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Teamwork

Ability to learn

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

100 Utah Ave South San Francisco California, 94080,Pay Range Minimum$18.15Position Description:Operates baling machines to produce bales for sale to salvage or recycle vendors. Requires constant movement of various items in order to load baling machines. Must have strong adherence to all safety policies and wearing all required personal protective equipment at all times.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for following and complying with all safety rules and for using appropriate safety equipment. Immediately takes-action and/or reports any unsafe or potential hazards.Manually transfers donated goods from Gaylord (merchandise container) to baling machine.Operates baling machine to compress goods into bales.Sweeps and/or dusts daily. Sweeps and mops floors, and washes walls around baling machines, as directed.Safeguards company property, including donated goods. Reports any incidents of theft or misappropriation or unauthorized possession of company property.Takes direction from leadership with a positive attitude.Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.May be cross-trained as Forklift Operator or processor, as needed.Models Goodwill Core Values – Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.Performs other related duties, as assigned.Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):High School education, GED or equivalent work experience requiredAbility to be trained and take directionAbility to speak, read, and write English proficientlyMust be at least 18 years of age or olderForklift certification preferredAbility to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for positionReasonable Accommodation Statement:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Working at Goodwill is more than a job–it is an opportunity for people needing a second chance in entering or re-entering the workplace to build the foundation of knowledge, skills, and experience to advance in their careers.Our supportive employment programs provide an opportunity to learn while you earn to advance along technology, retail, warehousing and logistics, e-commerce or our Corporate Services Career Pathways program.Full-time jobs at Goodwill SF Bay offer medical, dental & vision insurance, a retirement fund, professional development training, commuter benefits, flexible healthcare spending account, and a mental health + wellbeing employee assistance program, in addition to a positive, growth-oriented environment.Become a valued member of an organization where good work meets community impact. Our mission is: Empowering Individuals, Strengthening Families, and Building Stronger Communities. Goodwill provides no-cost career development, training, and education services to help individuals build a better life for themselves and their families. Our core values are Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation. Everything we accomplish as a team is centered around these core values. Together, we create an inclusive and welcoming environment for each other. With stores conveniently located near you, you can work for a company where team strength and success are valued and encouraged. Join our team and gain opportunities for job growth at Goodwill and beyond.Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay is an equal opportunity employer. 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