PAY: $15.50/hour

SUMMARY:

Responsible for daily operations of bailers used for salvage textiles and equipment upkeep.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates baler to contain salvaged textiles:
• Removes incoming container to baler staging area;
• Transfer materials from storage truck to baler;
• Loads and operates baler according to established procedures;
• Unloads completed bales according to established procedures and places in holding areas;
• Moves bales from holding area to bale storage area;
• Transfer bales to tractor trailer from bale storage area using material handling equipment;
• Maintains bale storage area according to guidelines;
• Moves Gaylord containers to donated goods storage area.
• Follow the Warehouse guidelines for salvage production goals and monthly revenue totals. Effectively manage personnel, fiscal and logistical resources based on mission
• Ensures effective and timely transportation of merchandise/salvage and supplies in accordance with established guidelines.
• Remains trained in all aspects of equipment/material handling safety procedures according to agency guidelines.
• Contributes to the overall effectiveness of the Donated Goods Center by remaining cross trained on all other retail store back room operations and performing all other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. At least 18 years of age.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five years of salvage and/or customer experience
• Forklift experience preferred
• High school diploma or GED required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to operate the baler, run the pallet truck and hydraulic lift; and stoop, kneel, crouch or bend in order to load and empty containers.

Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. When operating the listed equipment, the following specific vision abilities are recommended for safety reasons: close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes and its subsidiaries encourage diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Veteran/Disability