Material Handler Retail

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes is seeking a Material Handler to support daily salvage textile operations and equipment upkeep. The role involves operating the baler, transferring materials, loading/unloading bales, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment in the donation processing area.

The position requires working nights, weekends, and holidays, with responsibilities including safety training, reporting, and cross-training on warehouse duties to enhance overall efficiency and mission

Qualifications

• Ability to operate baler to contain salvaged textiles and load/unload according to procedures.
• Ability to read and understand time cards and policy manuals; write routine reports.
• Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers and customers and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate baler to contain salvaged textiles and transfer materials from storage to baler.
• Load and unload bales according to procedures; move bales to bale storage area.
• Assist in transporting merchandise using material handling equipment.
• Maintain bale storage area and ensure the donation processing area is organized and safe.
• Cross-train on other back-room operations and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Material handling

Baler operation

Safety procedures

Reading/comprehension

Communication

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

The Material Handler isresponsible for daily operations of bailers used for salvage textiles. They are also responsible for equipment upkeep, and maintaining a clean, neat and safe work environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates baler to contain salvaged textiles:
  • Removes incoming container to baler staging area;
  • Transfer materials from storage truck to baler;
  • Loads and operates baler according to established procedures;
  • Unloads completed bales according to established procedures and places in holding areas;
  • Moves bales from holding area to bale storage area;
  • Transfer bales to tractor trailer from bale storage area using material handling equipment;
  • Maintains bale storage area according to guidelines;
  • Moves Gaylord containers to donated goods storage area.
• Follow the Warehouse guidelines for salvage production goals and monthly revenue totals. Effectively manage personnel, fiscal and logistical resources based on mission
• Ensures effective and timely transportation of merchandise/salvage and supplies in accordance with established guidelines.
• Remains trained in all aspects of equipment/material handling safety procedures according to organization guidelines.
• Contributes to the overall effectiveness of the Donated Goods Center by remaining cross-trained on all other retail store back room operations and performing all other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. This position is required to work nights, weekends and holidays.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and understand documents such as time cards and policy manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports.
• Ability to speak effectively and communicate clearly to other employees and customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is usually working in a comfortable and store environment. The employee will be exposed to the donation processing area which is a factory-like environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Demands- Salvage Operator

Frequency

Never

Almost Never

Seldom

Almost always

Always

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

X

X

Reaching Overhead

X

Crouching

X

Kneeling

X

X

Lifting and Carrying

X

11 to 25 lbs.

X

26 to 50 lbs.

X

51 to 75 lbs.

X

76 to 100 lbs.

X

over 100 lbs.

X

Push/ Pull Max Force

0 to 20 lbs.

X

21 to 39 lbs.

X

40 to 59 lbs.

X

60 to 100 lbs.

X

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.