Warehouse Associate II

DeKalb Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of South Texas Inc. in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Warehouse Associate II to move, store, process inventory and prepare salvage material for sale, while maintaining a clean, organized work area and upholding Goodwill values.

Responsibilities include sorting goods for salvage, wiring and weighing items, operating the baling machine, compactor, forklift, and pallet jack as required, and loading/unloading trucks.

Qualifications

• Ability to sort and classify product lines per company procedures.
• Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol screen.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal staff and external customers.
• Ability to work well with others in a respectful, collaborative manner.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Sort goods to determine salvage items.
• Wire, bundle, weigh, and mark salvage items.
• Operate baling machine, compactor, and forklift as needed.
• Load/unload trucks and move inventory with pallet jack or forklift.
• Maintain and service forklift; notify for major repairs.
• Organize warehouse and manage space efficiently.
• Break down cardboard and place in designated area.
• Adhere to safety, loss prevention, and agency policies.

Skills

Sort and classify product lines

Background check and drug/alcohol

Effective communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Reading and writing skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certified

Job description

• Base Pay $12.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Warehouse Associate II

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Warehouse Associate II is responsible for moving, storing, processing, and disposing of warehouse inventory and preparing salvage material for sale. The Warehouse Associate II is expected to be courteous and professional while upholding the Goodwill values of -Empowerment, Public Trust, Respect, Innovation, Quality, and Safety.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES

• Sort goods to determine items to be bundled as salvage
• Wire bundle, weigh and mark items
• Safely operate the baling machine to bind salvage for sale the compactor, and forklift as required
• Load and unload trucks, move items in inventory to appropriate areas and use a pallet jack and/or forklift as necessary
• Maintain the forklift, ensuring maintenance is up to date and clean
• Submit work for any major services needed for the forklift
• Organize the warehouse by moving product
• Break down cardboard boxes and place them in the designated area
• Place all bins in designated areas
• Maintain a clean, organized work area that is presentable and meets agency standards
• Comply with all department and agency policies, procedures, and regulations
• Adhere to safety and loss prevention procedures to prevent injury to personnel and damage to property, equipment, and inventory
• Embrace the core values of the agency in the spirit in which the agency operates at work and in the community
• Contribute to the fulfillment of department and agency objectives and goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to sort and classify product lines in accordance with company procedures
• Able to pass pre-employment criminal background check and Drug/Alcohol screen
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal employees and external customers
• Ability to work well with others in a respectful and collaborative work manner
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Forklift certified

PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, stoop, bend, and crouch for extended periods
• Weather conditions – variable – including extreme heat and cold, may work outside for extended periods
• Ability to work in a humid and/or dusty environment
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. or more with 2-person assistance

Goodwill Industries of South Texas Inc. is an EO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.