Salvage Coordinator

Abilene Goodwill Industries; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Goodwill Industries is seeking a Salvage Operations Supervisor to manage daily salvage and fleet activities, coordinating intake, processing, storage and distribution of salvage. This role also involves supervising, training and motivating staff to ensure efficient operations.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or GED, at least 6 months warehouse experience, and a CPR/First Aid certification within the first 3 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 6 months warehouse experience required.
• CPR/First Aid certification within first 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate salvage process and ensure flow of goods.
• Maintain salvage levels in warehouse.
• Maintain salvage partnerships and offsite pickups.
• Complete opening & closing procedures of salvage & fleet areas.
• Assist in developing networking opportunities to increase revenue and reduce waste.
• Maximize efficiencies and improve processes.
• Organize incoming, in-process and outgoing materials.
• Maintain vehicle inspections, repairs and maintenance.
• Create and maintain employee schedules and approve time.
• Supervise, train and motivate employees.
• Troubleshoot issues with employees, procedures and systems; notify supervisor as needed.
• Make decisions in emergencies (e.g., medical, theft, weather).
• Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant processes.
• Promote a safe work environment and inform staff on safety procedures.
• Process documentation accurately and timely.
• Report productivity to supervisor and collaborate with other departments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Employee relations

Equipment operation

Confidential information handling

Professional appearance

Read/write English

Communication

Mobility, lifting, carrying

Flexible hours

Driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for daily operations of Salvage department and Fleet functions. Coordinates the intake, processing, storage and distribution of salvage. Coordinates maintenance and safe operation of Goodwill Fleet. Responsible for supervising, training and motivating employees.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 6 months warehouse experience required
• Must be certified in CPR/First Aid within first 3 months of employment

QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIFIC SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle the needs of employees in a sensitive and effective manner
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform their duties
• Requires ability to maintain privileged and confidential information
• Maintains professional appearance and decorum at all times
• Must be able to read and write English effectively
• Effectively communicate with co-workers and employees
• Mobility, lifting and carrying to safely maintain flow of goods and items
• Ability to work varied hours and days as business dictates
• Valid Texas driver’s license and good driving record required

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

(E) – Essential function of job duties

• Coordinate salvage process. Ensure employees are producing in a manner that maintains appropriate flow of goods (E)
• Maintain salvage levels in warehouse (E)
• Maintain salvage partnerships (E)
• Successfully complete opening & closing procedures of salvage & fleet areas (E)
• Coordinate all salvage pickups at offsite locations (E)
• Assist Manager in developing networking opportunities to increase revenue and decrease waste (E)
• Maximize efficiencies and productivity and improve upon processes (E)
• Assist in organizing incoming, in-process and outgoing materials (E)
• Responsible for maintaining vehicle inspections, repairs and maintenance (E)
• Create and maintain employee schedules to ensure appropriate coverage (E)
• Edit and approve time for employees (E)
• Responsible for supervising, training and motivating employees (E)
• Troubleshoot problems and issues associated with employees, procedures and systems. Notify supervisor as appropriate (E)
• Make appropriate decisions in a variety of situations including but not limited to altercations, medical emergencies, theft, power failure, inclement weather, etc (E)
• Ensure processes are handled efficiently, safely and appropriately (E)
• Promote a safe work environment (E)
• In conjunction with Safety Director, ensure employees are informed regarding safety procedures and operating equipment safely and effectively (E)
• Process all required documentation and paperwork accurately and timely (E)
• Responsible to accurately report/review/follow up on productivity to supervisor (E)
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with coworkers and other departments (E)
• Adhere to and enforce all company policies, procedures & practices, including loss prevention. (E)

Relate appropriately and positively with co-workers

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor