Warehouse Baler - Western HQ - FT

Goodwill Industries Group; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Group is hiring for a Full Time Warehouse Associate at Western Headquarters in South Bend, IN. The role focuses on safe and efficient material handling, bale production, and maintaining an organized warehouse environment.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, operating pallet jacks and forklifts, and ensuring accurate weighing and documentation. Eligibility requires forklift certification and physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

Qualifications

• Able to accurately weigh, record, and handle materials.
• Ability to read and write clearly to complete forms, follow instructions, and maintain accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Unload cages and sort materials according to warehouse requirements.
• Move materials throughout the warehouse using pallet jacks or forklifts as needed.
• Perform basic material handling tasks as requested.
• Accurately prepare, sort, and process salvage materials for shipment.
• Operate the baling machine to compact materials according to established standards.
• Weigh completed bales and record weights on both the bale and production forms.
• Transport finished bales to designated storage areas, including sheets and blankets bales.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly warehouse environment.

Skills

Weigh materials

Documentation

Reading/Writing

Pallet jack

Forklift operation

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Western Headquarters - South Bend, IN 46619 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: None Salary Range: $11.50 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Job Category: Transportation

Job Objective:

To providesupport to warehouse operations by maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work environment and by overseeing the safe and effective daily operation of the baling machine, along with performing additional assigned tasks as needed. This position reports tothe Warehouse Supervisor who evaluates performance annually.

In addition,embodies the Goodwill Mission to: “Empower people to achieve their most abundant life” and upholds the Company Core Values of: Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Customer First Mindset, Humble Confidence, Passion for Mission, and Do the Right Thing.

Essential Job Functions:

• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Unload cages and sort materials according to warehouse requirements.
• Move materials throughout the warehouse using pallet jacks or forklifts as needed.
• Perform basic material handling tasks as requested.
• Accurately prepare, sort, and process salvage materials for shipment.
• Operate the baling machine to compact materials according to established standards.
• Weigh completed bales and record weights on both the bale and production forms.
• Transport finished bales to designated storage areas, including sheets and blankets bales.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly warehouse environment.
• Keep the baling and storage areas neat and free of debris at all times.
• Stack boxes and materials safely throughout the warehouse.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout when applicable.
• Adhere to all PPE requirements at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QualificationsRequired Education and Skills:

• Ability to accurately weigh, record, and handle materials.
• Ability to read and write clearly to complete forms, follow instructions, and maintain accurate documentation.

Qualifications:

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Flexible availability.
• Able to frequently bend, twist, reach above shoulder level, push and pull, crouch or stoop, kneel, repetitively use feet, and use head and neck in a twisting or static motion and to look up and/or down, and lift and/or move up to 70 lbs.
• Pallet jack and forklift certification required.