Baler - South San Francisco

Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay; Utah; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Commuter benefits

Flex spending account

Job summary

Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay is hiring a bale operator at our San Francisco Bay location. You will operate baling machines to compress donated goods, transfer items from donation containers, and perform floor and equipment cleaning with strict safety adherence.

Responsibilities include safeguarding property, reporting incidents, and following leadership directions with a proactive attitude. Forklift training may be required and cross-training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety rules and wear PPE at all times.
• Ability to be trained and follow directions.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
• Minimum age 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Operate baling machines to compress donated goods into bales.
• Manually transfer items from donation containers to baling machines.
• Perform daily sweeping, dusting, and floor/wall cleaning around equipment.
• Safeguard company property and report theft or damage.
• Follow leadership direction with a positive attitude.
• Maintain regular in-person attendance and reliability.
• May be cross-trained as Forklift Operator or processor as needed.
• Uphold Goodwill core values of Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.

Skills

Safety compliance

Machinery operation

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Work Location & Compensation

100 Utah Ave South San Francisco California, 94080, Pay Range Minimum $18.15

Position 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

• High School education, GED or equivalent work experience required
• Ability to be trained and take direction
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Forklift certification preferred
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for position

Reasonable 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.

Benefits

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.

• medical, dental & vision insurance
• a retirement fund
• professional development training
• commuter benefits
• flexible healthcare spending account
• a mental health + wellbeing employee assistance program

Company Mission & Values

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. 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race (including traits associated with race, e.g., hairstyles), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, military status, age, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and local fair employment practice laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Individuals with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or state or local laws.