Full-Time Warehouse Operator I

Goodwill of Silicon Valley; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Goodwill of Silicon Valley seeks reliable warehouse workers to receive, sort, and process donations at our San Jose facility. You will operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and other equipment, ensuring accurate sorting and inventory, while upholding safety standards.

Responsibilities include unloading donations, labeling storage, assisting with recycling, and supporting vocational services clients as needed. Candidates should be prepared for physical work and teamwork in a busy warehouse environment.

Formación

• Knowledge of general arithmetic.
• Proficient in English.
• Ability to lift up to 50–75 lbs and work in a warehouse environment.

Responsabilidades

• Receive, sort, and store donations and process receipts when requested.
• Unload trailers and transport product to appropriate departments; prepare items for shipping or recycling.
• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks) and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Assist clients in vocational services and follow safety guidelines and procedures.

Conocimientos

General arithmetic

English proficiency

Teamwork

Herramientas

Forklift

Descripción del empleo

SummaryFounded in Santa Clara County in 1928, Goodwill of Silicon Valley is dedicated to improving employment opportunities, increasing standards of living, providing economic independence, and restoring our clients’ sense of self-worth. We achieve this through workforce creation, vocational training, and environmental stewardship. With 18 retail stores, an online store, an extensive reuse/recycling operation, and our Contract Services division, we help individuals overcome barriers to employment, build sustainable lives and communities.Job ResponsibilitiesMajor Responsibilities:Receives, moves and places carts, containers and barrels containing donations, trash, and as-Is for processing in designated areas. Weighs and tracks where applicableReceives and sorts all donations provide donor with a receipt when askedUnloads trailers and transports product to appropriate departmentsLoads trailers and trucks with product for shippingPlace appropriate storage labels on the containers/boxesTracks production output as well as product levels throughout the dayReplenishes unsorted donations at the sorter workstationsTests electrical products and/or stack and wrap E-waste palletsStocks designated departments for processing or sales and removes residual product for transport to compactor or other departmentsSetup and breakdown of As-Is sales floor to include movement of product and trash boxes, handling of furniture, receiving donations from the publicWhile working on the recycle line, extracts recyclable material from the conveyor belt, removes full boxes, and/or operates a “tipper” to feed the line with materialTracks productivity according to the workstation using proper formsHandles mattresses, household hazardous waste, metal, furniture, tires, etc, when necessaryMaintains work areas in a neat and orderly manner with clean-up activities performed throughout the dayWorks with clients who are assigned for vocational services as requestedFollows and enforces all company proceduresPerforms other duties as requestedRequirementsKnowledge of general arithmetic (adding/subtracting) required.Preferred Qualifications/ExperienceProficient in the English language preferredExperience in material handlingEquipment UsedPallet jacks, Electric walkie stacker, watermelon boxes, barrels, plastic totes, hand truck, furniture dolly and forklift (if certified to operate), electric and manual hand tools.Equipment Operation and Maintenance:Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, hand trucks, or pallet jacks to move, stack, or transport materials.Inspect and maintain equipment regularly, reporting any malfunctions, damages, or safety concerns to supervisors.Follow safety guidelines and protocols while operating equipment and ensure the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.Operates all equipment effectively such as Auto-tie baler and Gemini recycler balerJob specifications:Working conditionsWork is primary done in a warehouse environment with constant standing and movingWork is also performed outside at loading dock, and donation sites. The temperature and exposure to elements will fluctuate depending on weather conditionsThere is exposure to dust and dirt as well as consist of forklift trafficWork is completed independently but in cooperation with others. There is occasional contact with the publicThe noise volume will vary throughout the day with exposure to both machine and forklift noiseMaterial handling equipment (forklift, hand truck, moveable containers) may be operated in or near work areasEmotional EffortModerate: Occasional short deadlines. The work environment is occasionally hectic with occasional high activity, with great emphasis on teamwork.Physical requirementsThe work pace is steady requiring lifting and/or carrying of up to 50 lbs consistently. On a regular basis heavier item of up to 75 lbs will be lifted. Heavy items will be moved either with assistance from another person or by using appropriate material handling equipmentNormal or corrected talking, hearing, and seeing abilities are sufficient to perform the required tasksMobility required walking up and down ramps and climbing in and out of trucks and walking on uneven groundGoodwill of Silicon Valley is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age,physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy,genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law