Warehouse Worker - Pittsfield, United States - Goodwill Industries of Berkshires and So. Vermont

Description

• Operate baler to prepare bales for shipment.
• Unwind plastic or metal banding material from reel, wraps band around stack or bundle, inserts loose end of banding material into strapping tool, and cinches and crimps banding material and clamp with strapping tool to secure articles during storage or shipment.
• Load materials into bailing machine.
• Count and record number of banded bundles.
• Operate hydraulic jack lift or truck to move articles before or after bundling.
• Stack bundled articles on pallet by hand.
• Band articles to pallet to secure articles for moving.
• Comply with all Agency policies, procedures and safety standards throughout work areas and maintain same to meet GII, DOL and other regulatory standards.
• Inspect têxtiles, furniture, appliances, small household wares, novelty items, books, toys, decorations and sporting goods to determine sale ability.
• Tag, hang, and sort all received goods.
• Clean and maintain processing area.
• Separate salvage from merchandise.
• Ensure that Goodwill quality control standards are met (têxtiles, misc., and furniture).
• Test electrical appliances to determine safe operations.
• Prepare têxtiles and goods for resale.
• Load and unload trucks and trailers in accordance with all safety and DOT standards.
• Handle donations in a safe and careful manner.
• Greet and assist donors
• Ensure that inventory is placed in the proper staging area.
• Pull merchandise on and off truck.
• Utilize tow motor, dollies and pallet jacks.
• Keep mixed containers and bins organized.
• Maintain dock floor; ensure area is clean and void of loose materials.
• Observe all safety rules and standards.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

• 1 year

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

• Do you have reliable transportation to get to and from work on a regular basis? (This includes backup to a bus as there are often delays, and cancellations)
• This is a full time position, are you able to work a 40 hour schedule?

• Pittsfield, MA 01201: Relocate before starting work (required)