Warehouse Baler - Western HQ - FT

Goodwill-Industries; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill-Industries in South Bend, IN is seeking a Warehouse Baling Operator to support daily operations and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. The role involves operating the baling machine, weighing materials, and processing salvaged items for shipment.

You will load/unload trucks, move materials with pallet jacks or forklifts, and ensure accurate documentation while following PPE and safety procedures; occasional other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to accurately weigh and record materials.
• Ability to read and write clearly to complete forms and maintain documentation.
• Lift up to 70 lbs and perform physical tasks required by the role.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Operate the baling machine to compact materials.
• Weigh bales and record weights on forms.
• Transport finished bales to storage areas using pallet jacks or forklifts.
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Weighing materials

Documentation

Reading & writing

Safety first

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Objective:To provide support 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 to the 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.Required 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.