Retail Salvage Worker - Part Time

Goodwill-Industries-of-West-Michigan,-Inc; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store Discount

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Collaborative work culture

Family friendly hours

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc. is seeking a Salvage and Production team member to handle salvage and recycling of donated goods and to operate bale machines and trash compactors. The role involves ensuring safe operation, proper material sorting, and efficient use of space.

GED/HS diploma preferred with 1 year in retail operations preferable. The position requires physical capability, frequent lifting, and availability for after-hours projects and some weekend work in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• GED/HS diploma preferred.
• 1 year experience in retail operations preferred.
• Ability to operate bale machine and trash compactor.
• Strong motivation and reliability for repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for salvage and recycling of donated goods and materials.
• Operate bale machine and trash compactor.
• Recognize and follow proper material content.
• Separate salvage items and manage space efficiently.

Skills

Strong motivation

Problem solving

Customer orientation

Independent work

Meet production goals

Education

GED/HS diploma preferred

Tools

Bale machine

Trash compactor

Job description

Our mission is to Change Lives through the Power of Work!

• Store Discount
• Work for an incredible mission
• Paid Time Off & paid holidays
• Weekly Pay
• Collaborative work culture
• Family friendly hours

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the salvage and recycling of donated goods and materials.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Operate bale machine and trash compactor

• Recognize and follow proper material content
• Know the mechanical operation of both machines
• Understand and demonstrate safe operation

Salvage and recycling

• Empty metal containers into metal roll off
• Separate salvage shoes/purses/hats
• Make proper use of available space and materials

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Medium work, occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force and/or up to 50 pounds of lifting, frequent lifting up to 25 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing and repetitive movement.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Avaiilability to work after-hours for special projects

Availability to work weekends and some holidays

WORK CONDITIONS

Inside generally 100%, however, may include outside work on occasion.
Limited emotional effort. Work environment routine with periods of isolated high stress. Short deadlines requiring some overtime.

EDUCATION

GED/High school diploma preferred.

EXPERIENCE

One (1) year experience in retail operations preferred.

CORE COMPETENCIES

All positions at Goodwill Industries of West Michigan require that the individual possess strong personal motivation/initiative, problem solving orientation, commitment to excellence, an ability to work well with diverse teams, and a strong commitment to our organizational mission. Additionally, this position requires the following:

• Planning & organizing
• Flexibility/adaptability
• Customer Orientation
• Ability to work independently
• Meet production goals

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direct supervision of the Salvage and Production Manager.

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc.