Recycling & Warehouse Associate — Flexible Schedules & PTO

MERS / Goodwill; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan (403b/401a)

PTO accrual

Employee store discount

Paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries is seeking a Recycling & Warehouse Associate to support our Bannister team. You will unload shipments, process donations, and prepare items for shipment while maintaining accurate inventory and adhering to safety standards.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated with strong communication and organization skills; no degree is required, HS diploma preferred. This is an hourly full-time role with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• No degree 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.
• Basic math skills: 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 quality variances.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment; load exact numbers and product types.
• Perform picking duties efficiently to meet customer service standards.
• Move product from staging into trailers and storage areas.
• Sort donated and purchased goods into categories: sales floor, seasonal, online, salvage, trash.
• Operate machinery safely to tip or compact products for sale or recycling.
• Maintain high quality and quantity standards while working quickly.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with team members and leadership.
• Keep a clean, neat work area; assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain records to ensure tight inventory control and security.
• Protect company property and personal information; report theft or misconduct.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Job description

MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries is seeking a Recycling & Warehouse Associate to support our Bannister team. You will unload shipments, process donations, and prepare items for shipment while maintaining accurate inventory and adhering to safety standards.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated with strong communication and organization skills; no degree is required, HS diploma preferred. This is an hourly full-time role with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.