Warehouse Associate

Savers | Value Village

West Springfield (MA)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 27,000

Full time

14 days+

Application generator

An application made for this job — a tailored resume and cover letter that speak straight to the posting.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Savers is seeking a Warehouse Associate at our West Springfield, MA facility. You will load/unload trucks, sort donations, and help move items to storage areas while maintaining safety standards.

You will operate a forklift, verify weights, and complete route and stock documents. This role requires a high school diploma and forklift certification, with ability to lift up to 70 lbs in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Forklift training certification is required.
Dock or warehouse experience is a plus.
Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

Load and unload trucks/trailers per directions.
Stack boxes and bags for weight verification.
Place furniture and large items in designated areas.
Ensure aisles are clean and debris-free.
Record weights and unload times on driver forms.
Complete delivery reports with required information.
Daily stock count and record on forms.
Operate forklifts safely according to policy.
Perform housekeeping duties.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dock or warehouse experience

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Pay Scale: $15.80-$19.75

Who we are:

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers® family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com.

Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.

What you can expect:

The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.

What you get:

Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.

In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.

Benefits offerings including:

Bundled health plans such as medical, Rx, dental and vision
Company-paid life insurance for extra protection and peace of mind
Programs to stop smoking, diabetes management coaching, and on demand care options.
A 401k plan with generous company matching contributions to assist you in saving for a secure financial future.
Paid time off from work for leisure or other hobbies.
A range of mental health services to assist you in managing daily life.

What you’ll be working on:

Supports Savers vision by assisting drivers to properly unload donations onto carts in the warehouse, separating soft and hard goods, large items and furniture, weighing carts, organizing full carts in warehouse, accurately completing route paperwork with weights and truck checks of empty trucks, loading trailers according to specific Savers guidelines, continuously recording product weights and type while loading trailers, assist with daily counting and entry of Stock on Hand. Assist in loading/unloading trucks for transfers to stores.

Essential Job Functions:

Loads and unloads trucks/trailers according to Management directions
Stacks boxes and bags on carts for weight verification
Stack large items in designated area
Place furniture in designated area
Responsible for ensuring aisles and walk ways are clean and free from debris.
Accurately use a calculator to deduct or add tare weights to loaded carts of products to determine net weights
Record cart numbers, weights, and unload times on driver route forms
Complete Savers Delivery Reports with all required information
Daily count and record on proper form, all stock on hand in warehouse and in trailers
Checks forklifts to ensure proper safety and work conditions are in compliance with Savers policies and state laws.
Perform other duties as assigned including housekeep of office and restrooms

What you have:

Working knowledge of OSHA, state and Savers safety regulations and requirements
Demonstrated organization skills
Ability to operate a forklift
Ability to communicate orally and in writing
Ability to multi-task several incoming and outgoing truck loads at any one given time
Ability to create receiving logs and load sheets
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines with flexibility, and multi-task with minimal direction
Ability to be detailed-oriented