Processing Operator, Full-time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Professional development services

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with employer match

Medical, Dental, Life, Disability and

20% discount at stores

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids is hiring an Equipment Operator to start at $14.00 per hour. You will process materials, perform inspections, and ensure packaging meets customer specifications while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong organizational skills, and the ability to follow procedures. Excellent attention to detail and reliability are valued, with growth opportunities through tuition reimbursement and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Well-developed sense of responsibility and coping ability.

Responsibilities

• Process correct materials, perform inspections, and ensure packaging meets customer specifications.
• Complete forms and organize documents for easy retrieval.
• Strive to meet established production goals and maintain safety compliance.
• Assist in establishing and executing process improvements and department goals.
• Follow daily directions, procedures, and work instructions.
• Operate equipment as needed (hi-lo, balers, dumpers, compactors, power tools).
• Demonstrate active listening and ability to execute assignments.
• Maintain good analytical and organizational skills.
• Understand recyclable/salvageable commodities and sorting specifications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Interested in an employer that is interested in you?

At Goodwill we offer:

• Up to 20 paid vacation days in the first year
• Professional development services, personal support services
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) plan with employer match after six months
• Medical, Dental, Life, Disability and Accidental insurances available
• 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.

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.