Warehouse Associate (Read Blvd)

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA is seeking a warehouse associate in New Orleans to load/unload trucks, move goods within the warehouse, and bale salvage textiles with baling equipment. The role requires handling heavy items, standing for long periods, and following safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include sorting donations by material type, operating pallet jacks and other equipment, and assisting with cleaning and general warehouse maintenance.

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse, retail, logistics, or material handling experience preferred.
• Forklift experience or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload donated and purchased goods from trucks.
• Move containers of goods around the warehouse.
• Bale salvage textiles using vertical or horizontal baling machines.
• Assist in unloading bales from baling machines.
• Sort donated goods by material type.
• Sort and process textiles and other goods for store sale.
• Use pallet jacks, rolling bins, and dollies.
• Operate forklift only if certified to move materials and load trucks.
• Assist with cleaning warehouse areas and adhere to safety rules.
• Follow employer policies and safety regulations.

Skills

Clear communication

Read and write English

Flexible hours

Own transportation

Lift up to 50 lbs

Prolonged standing/walking

Operate warehouse equipment

High-stress tolerance

Teamwork in warehouse

Tools

Pallet jacks

Dollies

Tippers

Balers

Forklift (certified)

Job description

Essential Functions:

• 1. To load and unload donated and purchased goods to and from trucks.
• 2. To move containers of donated and purchased goods throughout the warehouse.
• 3. To bale salvage textile clothing utilizing a vertical or horizontal baling machine.
• 4. To assist in unloading bales from a vertical or horizontal baling machine.
• 5. To sort donated goods from one container to another based on type of material.
• 6. To sort and process donated textiles and other goods for sale in retail stores.
• 7. To utilize warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, rolling bins, and dollies.
• 8. To utilize a forklift, only if so certified, to move materials and load/unload trucks.
• 9. To assist with cleaning the warehouse common areas such as restrooms, breakroom, warehouse floor, and workspaces.
• 10. To interpret and abide by employer policies and safety regulations.

Skills and Abilities

• 1. Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
• 2. Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
• 3. Must be able to work flexible hours on short notice, including nights and weekends, and occasionally long hours.
• 4. Must provide own transportation.
• 5. Must be able to lift up to 25#’s frequently and up to 50#’s occasionally.
• 6. Must be able to push/pull containers weighing over 100#’s occasionally.
• 7. Must be able to engage in prolonged standing and walking and in frequent bending, stooping and stretching.
• 8. Must exhibit proficiency in the use and operation of warehouse equipment to include pallet jacks, tippers, balers, and material handling containers.
• 9. Must be able to function in a work environment with high stress.

Requirements:

• 1. Prefer prior warehouse, retail, logistics, or material handling experience.
• 2. Prefer forklift experience or certification.

Working Conditions:

Frequent physical exertion, exposure to unfit donated goods and materials. Unconditioned warehouse environment with forklift traffic, truck traffic, high noise level, and moving containers.