Warehouse Associate

Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Products

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan + up to 4% contribution

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Spending + Health Savings Accounts

10% Discount on ESGW Services

Employee Wellness Program

30% Discount at Goodwill Stores

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a dedicated individual to assist with service at the donation door and material handling. Responsibilities include sorting donations, operating a forklift, and maintaining cleanliness in the store and warehouse. Applicants must achieve forklift certification and be able to lift heavy items. This position supports a diverse workplace, offering benefits such as medical coverage, paid time off, and employee wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to achieve forklift certification after training.
• Willing to work evenings and/or weekends to satisfy store needs.
• Tolerance to extreme changes in temperature and humidity.

Responsibilities

• Assists with service at the donation door and material handling.
• Sorts all donations into proper containers as established by management.
• Drives forklift safely as applicable.
• Cleans large furniture and donated items for the sales floor.

Skills

Ability to work with people having different abilities

Able to perform repetitive tasks independently

Ability to move independently or with reasonable accommodation

Physically and mentally able to perform all job requirements

Able to lift 20-100 pounds

Education

High School/Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Baler

Trash compactor

Job description

Apply at: www.esgw.org/jobs

Job Overview

Assists with service at the donation door and material handling. Assists with salvage and outlet operations including baling, loading, unloading, and transporting product on and off the outlet floor. Will operate forklift. Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of store area, production area, and warehouse facility.

• Meets and greets every donor immediately. Assists in unloading vehicle of donations. Treats donations with respect.
• Sorts all donations into proper containers by categories, as established by management.
• Transports donations to appropriate workstations.
• Cleans large furniture and large donated items that will be placed on sales floor.
• Drives forklift (if applicable) in a safe and prudent manner at all times.
• Operates baler, trash compactor, and other material handling devices safely.

Requirements

• Ability to work with people having different abilities.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks independently.
• Must have the ability to achieve forklift certification (after training).
• Ability to move independently or with reasonable accommodation within the facility and community.
• Applicant must be physically and mentally able to perform all job requirements.
• Able to stand, stoop, bend, or carry for extended periods.
• Able to move 20-100 pounds by lifting, team lifting, or with mechanical assistance.
• Able to go up and down steps.
• Tolerance to extreme changes in temperature and humidity.
• Must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends to satisfy store needs.

Experience

• 0-2 years
• High School/Equivalent
• All positions require the completion of a background check. Acknowledging or having criminal convictions does not constitute an automatic bar to employment.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Products
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan + up to 4% contribution
• Tuition Assistance
• Flexible Spending + Health Savings Accounts
• 10% Discount on ESGW Services
• Employee Wellness Program
• 30% Discount at Goodwill Stores

Easterseals-Goodwill (ESGW) is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. We are committed to maintaining a recruitment process that is fair and accessible to everyone.

Our goal is to foster a workplace that values diverse perspectives and creates an environment where individuals from various backgrounds feel respected and supported.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws.

If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please inform us, and we will do our best to provide appropriate support.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.