Warehouse Associate

Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Kansas City is seeking a Warehouse Associate to manage baling equipment, sort merchandise, and ensure safety. This entry-level position offers a competitive pay of $15.00/hr and full-time employment. Join a mission-driven team committed to supporting job seekers in the community.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of work history, unless this is their first job.
• Ability to become certified to operate a forklift and/or hand stacker.

Responsibilities

• Operate baling equipment and maintain bale density.
• Sort non-bale material and place bales in holding areas.
• Ensure safety and communicate safety issues.

Skills

Communication

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Hand Stacker

Job description

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Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas provided pay range

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Base pay range

$15.00/hr - $15.00/hr

Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas has a rich, 125 year+ history. Everyone knows Goodwill for our thrift stores, but few know what Goodwill is really all about. The sale of unwanted items provides funds that stay local, helping us to support thousands of job seekers with barriers to employment. We believe in the Power of Work and are committed to helping people earn and keep jobs in the community. That’s why 88¢ of every dollar Goodwill spends goes directly into our mission, not into shareholders’ pockets.

Our agency is evolving. We’re looking for new leaders and team members who want more than just a job.

Visit www.mokangoodwill.org to learn more about our agency.

Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, disability or genetic information, and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply for available positions. Individuals needing accommodations to complete an application may contact Human Resources at 816.842.7425.

Summary

The warehouse associate is responsible for operation of baling equipment to control excess non-salable merchandise and supply salvage merchandise to external vendors.

Operating a stand-alone tipping machine, maintaining consistent bale density

Sorting non-bale material from those that are acceptable for baling

Placing bales in holding areas

Using hand stacker and forklift to load bales onto trailers or move throughout facility

Sorting product down to separate salvage lines

Performing duties according to safety expectations and procedures

Ensuring the physical safety of the back room and sales floor

Communicating safety issues and concerns to ensure quick resolution

Qualifications

At least 6 months of work history, unless this is their first job

High school diploma or equivalent is not required

Avoidance of any conflict of interest with product or customers

Appropriate and professional communication and demeanor

Ability to remain on task and meet production standards

Commitment to mission of the organization

Understanding of the importance of the donor and salvage processes and how they support the mission

Must be able to tolerate loud noises and dust

Must be able to perform all job duties using required safety equipment

Ability to become certified to operate a forklift and/or hand stacker

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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