Zero-Waste Warehouse Leader

Land Of Lincoln Goodwill Industries; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Land of Lincoln Goodwill seeks a Warehouse & Sustainability Manager in Jacksonville, IL to oversee donation processing, inventory control, and shipping/receiving. You will lead material handlers and warehouse staff to achieve efficient operations while promoting a zero-waste culture aligned with the organization’s mission.

The role reports to the Director of Logistics and requires a high school diploma, forklift certification, and at least three years in a warehouse setting with supervisory

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in a warehouse/industrial setting, with one year supervisory experience.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of employment; forklift operator certification; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversees warehouse operations; meets or exceeds warehouse operation goals; serves as a leader and role model for staff.
• Strategize and Implement environmentally sustainable solutions to develop, promote and maintain Zero-Waste initiatives in alignment with the Strategic Plan of the Organization.
• Hires, coaches, trains, evaluates, develops and disciplines staff.
• Coordinates and expedites the sale of salvage and/or recycling inventory and stored inventory.
• Coordinates and expedites flow of materials between locations in accordance with operational needs.
• Reviews production schedules, confers with department supervisors to determine production requirements, arranges transfers of materials.
• Operates forklift, baler, and lift tables in accordance with OSHA and LLGI standards.
• Moves, transports, and prepares donated goods for delivery according to priorities and availability.
• Examines material delivered to production departments to verify conformance with specifications.
• Compiles and maintains material inventory records and prepares reports.
• Oversees maintenance and care of warehouse equipment, machinery and facilities.
• Analyzes warehouse operations, recognizes potential issues before they arise, and recommends appropriate solutions.
• Prioritizes tasks; ensures warehouse production goals and deadlines are met.
• Communicates the organization’s mission, vision, values and promotes diversity.
• Champions safety and loss prevention programs and handles loss control concerns.
• Maintains quality control and drives operational improvements.
• Manage expenses according to budget and prioritize accordingly.

Skills

Adaptability

Managing Conflict

Stress Tolerance

Communication

Tenacity

Urgency

Coaching

Delegating

Building Trust

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Land of Lincoln Goodwill seeks a Warehouse & Sustainability Manager in Jacksonville, IL to oversee donation processing, inventory control, and shipping/receiving. You will lead material handlers and warehouse staff to achieve efficient operations while promoting a zero-waste culture aligned with the organization’s mission.

The role reports to the Director of Logistics and requires a high school diploma, forklift certification, and at least three years in a warehouse setting with supervisory