Dock Worker - Oakland, United States - Goodwill of San Francisco Bay

Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

You've heard of Goodwill, but did you know we exist to create second chances? Second chances for individuals who face barriers to employment - families living in poverty, single parents, people who were formerly incarcerated. And second chances for clothes, appliances, books, and all those items that need a new home.

Goodwill San Francisco Bay has a bold mission to address the biggest issues facing people and the planet. Check out our job opportunity and consider joining our team to help create a stronger Bay Area.

The Dock Worker will support production and revenue goals by following proper handling, loading and unloading procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Minimize damage to donated items
• Proper loading on and off of trucks
• Handle goods and equipment properly to avoid damage or breakage
• Sort and label goods by category and place in proper containers or equipment
• Separate high-end goods, computer and computer accessory and place in proper equipment
• Perform inventory count based on invoices, bills of lading, trailer manifest or packing slip when loading and unloading goods and when loading and unloading shipments and store returns
• Fill out needed production and inventory reports and submit in a timely manner
• Assist drivers in loading / unloading of goods or equipment
• Deliver goods to work station using proper equipment
• Maintain good housekeeping around dock area
• Assist supervisor in providing on the job training to new staff, participants, clients and volunteers
• Perform "Processor" function when needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Less than 1 year of related experience
• Read and write English proficiently
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to work respectfully and cooperatively with diverse group of individuals from a variety of educational, social and economic backgrounds
• Follow workplace quality and safety standards and contribute to a culture of safety
• Receptive to feedback, willing to learn and embrace continuous improvement
• Ability to identify different categories of donated goods such as clothing, housewares, shoes, purses, etc.
• Ability?to work evening and weekend shifts