Baling Operator & Warehouse Material Handling

Goodwill Industries Group; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Group is hiring for a Full Time Warehouse Associate at Western Headquarters in South Bend, IN. The role focuses on safe and efficient material handling, bale production, and maintaining an organized warehouse environment.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, operating pallet jacks and forklifts, and ensuring accurate weighing and documentation. Eligibility requires forklift certification and physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

Qualifications

• Able to accurately weigh, record, and handle materials.
• Ability to read and write clearly to complete forms, follow instructions, and maintain accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Unload cages and sort materials according to warehouse requirements.
• Move materials throughout the warehouse using pallet jacks or forklifts as needed.
• Perform basic material handling tasks as requested.
• Accurately prepare, sort, and process salvage materials for shipment.
• Operate the baling machine to compact materials according to established standards.
• Weigh completed bales and record weights on both the bale and production forms.
• Transport finished bales to designated storage areas, including sheets and blankets bales.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly warehouse environment.

Skills

Weigh materials

Documentation

Reading/Writing

Pallet jack

Forklift operation

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift certification

Job description

Goodwill Industries Group is hiring for a Full Time Warehouse Associate at Western Headquarters in South Bend, IN. The role focuses on safe and efficient material handling, bale production, and maintaining an organized warehouse environment.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, operating pallet jacks and forklifts, and ensuring accurate weighing and documentation. Eligibility requires forklift certification and physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs.