Recycling & Warehouse Associate

MERS / Missouri Goodwill Industries; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision benefits

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

403(b) Retirement

401(a) Retirement

PTO Accrual up to 15 days

Paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Job summary

MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries is seeking a Recycling & Warehouse Associate to support donation processing, loading shipments, and inventory control at the Market Outlet Center. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork in a mission-driven environment.

The position is hourly full-time with a starting rate of $15.50 per hour, plus a potential monthly bonus of up to $250. Comprehensive benefits apply after required hours, aligned with our values of diversity, integrity, and respect.

Qualifications

• No degree is required; HS Diploma/GED preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, customers, and management.
• Must be organized and capable of interacting with a diverse work population.
• Math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Responsibilities

• Handle all donations with care and respect.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move products to designated areas.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage; report variances.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment; ensure correct quantity and type.
• Perform picking duties to meet customer service standards.
• Move product from staging and storage into trailers.
• Sort donated goods and purchased goods into categories for sales or recycling.
• Operate machinery safely for tipping or compacting products.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Math skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities: Recycling & Warehouse Associate (8346)

Requisition ID8346-Posted10/21/2026-Recycling & Warehouse - Market-After-Retail-Market Outlet Center-Retail Operations-0%

Required Travel:0%
Position Type:Hourly Full-Time
Hourly Rate:$15.50
Bonus Potential: Up to $250/month

MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and professionalRecycling & Warehouse Associateto join ourRecycling & Warehouse - Marketteam! The ideal candidate will support our mission, "Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!" and embody our core values of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility.

If you're seeking an opportunity that empowers you to achieve new goals while pursuing a mission-driven career, then this is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• No degree is required. High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• The ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, customers, and management.
• Must be organized and capable of interacting with a diverse work population.
• Necessary math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Handle all donations with care and respect.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move products to designated areas.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and product type are loaded and shipped.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Efficiently move product from staging and storage areas into trailers.
• Sort donated goods and purchased goods into categories: sales floor, seasonal, online sales, salvage, and trash, according to established guidelines.
• Use machinery safely and appropriately to tip or compact designated products for sale or recycling.
• Maintain high quality and high quantity standards while working quickly and steadily.
• Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with team members and leadership.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as required.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to maintain tight inventory control and security.
• Safeguard company property and personal information from harm, damage, or theft. Report any incidents of theft, misappropriation, unethical/inappropriate behavior, or unauthorized possession of company property to a member of management, Human Resources, Risk Management, or employee hotline.
• Must adhere to all MERS/Goodwill policies, Goodwill Retail procedures, and safety and security regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Individual and family medical benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours week.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 403(B) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 403(B) Retirement + Employer Match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 401(A) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• PTO Accrual up to 15 days based on hours worked.
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Schedules

MERS Missouri Goodwill is an equal-opportunity employer. MERS Goodwill does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

MERS Missouri Goodwill requires various background and records checks upon employment.