Production Processor FT - HQ

Goodwill-Central-Coast; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Central Coast in Salinas seeks a warehouse associate to process donations, sort and price items, and prepare them for display or recycling. You will follow established procedures and maintain efficiency in a busy warehouse environment.

This role requires basic math, the ability to read labeling, and clear communication in English. No formal experience required; on-the-job training provided. Work is in a large indoor space with routine manual tasks and safety practices observed daily.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic math ability required.
• Ability to communicate in basic English (Spanish may be desirable).

Responsibilities

• Sort and grade donations by textile type and quality.
• Price items with appropriate tags according to standards.
• Prepare items for e-commerce, store display, or recycling.
• Assist clients and follow safety procedures as needed.

Skills

Basic math

English communication (basic)

Spanish (basic, optional)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Process donations through a sequential process involving sorting, grading, pricing, hanging, tagging and packaging.ESSENTIAL DUTIESSort and grade textile/clothing and hard sort items by separating into predetermined classifications (e.g., men’s women’s children’s and other textiles) and into quality level (e-commerce, retail store grade, Outlet grade or recycle).Sort and grade hard sort items; glassware and small wares (e-commerce, retail store grade, Outlet grade or recycle), placing incomplete and/or broken items into containers for the Outlet, recycle or trash.Process and check items, (e-commerce, retail store grade, Outlet grade or recycle) following established procedures.Price items meeting quality standards.Tag items meeting quality standards by affixing appropriate price tags or labels.SECONDARY DUTIESWork with clients who are assigned for vocational services, as requested.Perform related duties as assigned.JOB SPECIFICATIONSEDUCATION REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQ’D: None.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None.KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Basic math ability.Familiarity with Goodwill Central Coast’s mission and general Company policies/procedures (this may be learned on the job).EQUIPMENT USED: Typical processing equipment; typical office equipment, including computers.SKILLS/APTITUDES/TEMPERAMENTS:Ability to communicate in basic oral and written English (depending on location, ability to communicate in basic Spanish may be desirable and/or acceptable).Ability to understand and accept directions and follow procedures.Ability to perform routine work, adapting to change as it relates to work flow without loss of efficiency.Ability to maintain self-control and work in cooperation with co-workers.Ability to coordinate eyes/hands/fingers to quickly and safety manipulate and handle items.Ability to examine items and visually differentiate between them based on quality standards.Ability to meet and maintain established production and quality standards, as communicated by the supervisor.Ability to demonstrate satisfactory attendance, according to Goodwill Central Coast policy.Ability to adhere to safe work practices as documented in Company safety policies; ability to report safety hazards/accidents promptly to supervisor or safety committee member.EMOTIONAL EFFORT:The work is routine with occasional periods of high activity/demand requiring little or no overtime to complete the work.JOB SETTINGWork is performed in large enclosed warehouse area on an even concrete floor surface. The area is heated and has some natural ventilation. The temperature will fluctuate to some degree depending on location within the department.Dust and dirt is controlled by daily cleaning of the work area. Some of the materials handled may be soiled; these are disposed of following established procedures.Work is completed independently but in cooperation with whole department. There is no public contact.The noise volume is moderately high throughout the day depending on the amount of activity, equipment in operation and radio operation.Material handling equipment (forklift, hand truck, movable containers/racks) and trucks may be operated in or near work area.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe work place is steady requiring consistently lifting and/or carrying of items up to 10 lbs. with occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. Large or heavier items (26 lbs. or more) will be moved either with assistance from another person or by using appropriate material handling equipment.Normal or corrected talking, hearing, and seeing abilities are sufficient to perform required tasks.Supplemental Physical RequirementsStandingConsistently71-100% of the timeWalkingRegularly31-70% of the timeSittingRarely0-10% of the timeBendingConsistently71-100% of the timeTwistingRarely0-10% of the timePushing/PullingRegularly31-70% of the timeClimbingNoneNoneSquatting/KneelingRarely0-10% of the timeLifting Carrying 10lbs. or lessRegularly31-70% of the timeLifting Carrying 11-25 lbs.Regularly31-70% of the timeLifting Carrying 26-50 lbs.NeverN/ALongest Distance Carried30ft.N/AHeaviest Item carried25 lbs.N/AHand/Shoulder/Foot: Simple GraspRegularly31-70% of the timeHand/Shoulder/Foot: Power GraspOccasionally11-30% of the timeHand/Shoulder/Foot:Fine ManipulationRegularly31-70% of the timeHand/Shoulder/Foot:Gross ManipulationRegularly31-70% of the timeAbility to use a hand truckOccasionally11-30% of the timeReaching at or above shoulder levelRegularly31-70% of the timeReaching at or below shoulder levelConsistently71-100% of the timeOperate foot controls or repetitive foot movementRarely0-10% of the timeDriving long distance in a vehicle for an hour or moreNoneNoneDriving short distances getting in and out of vehicle repeatedlyNoneNoneJOB MODIFICATIONThe physical aspects of the position may be able to be modified, depending on the specific modification and the duration of the modification.