Equipment Operator, Part-time

Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development services

20% discount at Grand Rapids stores

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids is seeking an Equipment Operator to support manufacturing and recycling operations. The role starts at $14.00 per hour and involves processing materials, inspections, and ensuring packaging meets customer specs.

The position requires a high school diploma, strong math skills, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Ability to learn quickly, work safely, and meet production goals is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Solid mathematical skills.
• Some managerial and retail sales experience preferred.
• Must have valid Driver’s License as well as reliable personal transportation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct materials are processed, perform inspections, and ensure that packaging procedures and final products meet the specifications of the customer.
• Completes all forms and documents in a timely manner and maintains documents in an organized fashion for easy retrieval.
• Ensure that established production goals are strived for and met on a regular basis.
• Responsible for ensuring safety compliance for aftermarket operations.
• Assist in the establishment and execution of process improvements and department goals.
• Follow directions, procedures and work instructions on a daily basis.
• Operate equipment as required but not limited to; hi-lo (as requested), balers, dumpers, compactors and power tools.
• Ability to actively listen and execute assignments.
• Good analytical and organizational skills.
• Must be a fast learner, flexible, willing & able to understand all recyclable/salvageable commodities and sort specifications.
• Keen awareness of quality control measures.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Managerial experience

Retail sales experience

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Interested in an employer that is interested in you?

At Goodwill we offer:

• Professional development services, personal support services
• Tuition reimbursement
• 20% discount at the greater Grand Rapids retail stores
• A commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace where we believe we are better together!

The Equipment Operator position starts at $14.00.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure correct materials are processed, perform inspections, and ensure that packaging procedures and final products meet the specifications of the customer.
• Completes all forms and documents in a timely manner and maintains documents in an organized fashion for easy retrieval.
• Ensure that established production goals are strived for and met on a regular basis.
• Responsible for ensuring safety compliance for aftermarket operations.
• Assist in the establishment and execution of process improvements and department goals.
• Follow directions, procedures and work instructions on a daily basis.
• Operate equipment as required but not limited to; hi-lo (as requested), balers, dumpers, compactors and power tools.
• Ability to actively listen and execute assignments.
• Good analytical and organizational skills.
• Must be a fast learner, flexible, willing & able to understand all recyclable/salvageable commodities and sort specifications.
• Keen awareness of quality control measures.

At Goodwill we are Changing Lives and Communities Through the Power of Work!

Goodwill is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please email [e-mail]

Requirements

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Solid mathematical skills. Some managerial and retail sales experience preferred. Must have valid Driver’s License as well as reliable personal transportation (personal vehicle).

Physical/Emotional Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste or smell and operate computer.

1. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
2. Specific vision abilities required by the job include distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
3. Well-developed sense of responsibility and coping ability.