Retail Salvage Worker - Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Store Discount

Paid Time Off & paid holidays

Weekly Pay

Collaborative work culture

Family friendly hours

Career development

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc. is seeking a part-time Retail Salvage Worker to support salvage and recycling of donated goods. You will operate bale machines and trash compactors, ensuring safe handling and proper material separation.

Responsibilities include maintaining production goals, working with donated materials, and adhering to safety standards. GED/HS diploma preferred; retail experience helpful. Evening and weekend availability preferred.

Qualifications

• GED/High school diploma preferred.
• One year experience in retail operations preferred.
• Strong motivation, initiative and teamwork are essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Salvage and recycle donated goods and materials.
• Operate bale machine and trash compactor.
• Recognize and follow proper material content.
• Understand and demonstrate safe operation of machines.
• Salvage and recycling; separate salvage shoes/purses/hats.

Skills

Planning & organizing

Flexibility/adaptability

Customer Orientation

Ability to work independently

Meet production goals

Education

GED/High school diploma

Job description

Retail Salvage Worker - Part Time, Hourly

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

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

Retail Salvage Worker - Part Time, Hourly

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
• Career development

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.