Material Handler - Windber, United States - Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies

Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies

Verified Company

Windber, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS:

UPHOLDS THE BELIEFS OF GOODWILL of the SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES

By

Supporting the

MISSION

Goodwill's Mission is to empower persons with barriers to employment to become more self-sufficient through work.

VISION

Goodwill's Vision is to be a leader in linking people to jobs by: Providing a model work environment. Enabling customers to achieve desirable life outcomes. Generating employment opportunities. Maintaining fiscal responsibilities.

VALUES

Goodwill's Values are guided by:
Recognition of basic human rights and dignities, the provision of quality goods and services. We operate with integrity in all areas. We recognize and accept individual abilities.

MAINTAIN SUPPLIES FOR AGENCY

By
Transporting/removing materials; accepting donations, loading/unloading trucks, operating vehicles and equipment, maintaining inventory accuracy

PROCESS SALVAGE MATERIALS

By
Processing salvage into various categories for aftermarket sale by sorting into
categories and processing using various equipment and containers
Processing trash using crusher compactor

KEEPS EQUIPMENT OPERATIONAL

By
Inspects/maintains agency vehicles/equipment and reports/records on a daily basis

PROVIDE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

By
Greeting/thanking/building rapport with internal and external customers/donors
Assisting customers
Giving receipts, processing returns, providing accurate information, maintaining inventory levels
Maintain clean safe environment - interior/exterior
Works as attendant both at regular and for special donation drives, as needed.

PROVIDE TRAINING TO PARTICIPANTS

By
Instructing in proper material handling
Report progress of participants to supervisor

Additional Job Results:
All employees perform other functions, on request, for the benefit of the Agency.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The Material Handler works under the direct supervision of the Logistics Manager, but performs many routine duties within established guidelines without direction

SUPERVISION EXCERCISED
None, the Material Handler may, however, direct Goodwill participants and trainees in the performance of their duties.

CLASSIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
High School diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:
Two years of experience working in a warehouse setting preferred

Skills/Abilities/Other Qualifications Required:

Ability to work congenially and effectively with other store employees and other Goodwill employees.
Ability to interact appropriately with store customers and donors.
Must maintain excellent hygiene/grooming standards.
Ability to communicate clearly with customers, co-workers and staff.
Ability to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including evenings, weekends, holidays and occasionally long hours (more than 8 hours).
Must be dependable in attendance and punctuality.
Ability to perform basic job duties with a mínimal amount of supervision, exercising good judgment and initiative.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. or more frequently.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 lbs. or more occasionally, (material handling equipment will be used to minimize effort expended when practical).
Ability to do prolonged standing and walking.
Ability to do frequent bending, stooping and stretching.
Vision and hearing corrected to within normal limits.
Must have an operating home phone so he/she can be contacted quickly.
Access to dependable transportation.
Ability to move carts, racks and boxes of materials as part of the production process, using material handling equipment when practical.
Ability to safely operate baling machine.
Ability to safely operate forklift.
Ability to safely operate crusher compactor

Skills/Abilities/Other Qualifications that are a Plus:

Valid Pennsylvania driver's license, with a clean driving record.
Ability to pass required Pennsylvania State Medical Exam for Drivers of Commercial Vehicles.

Skills:
Preferred

Time Management
Teamwork
Self-Motivation
Active Listening
Communication

Behaviors:
Preferred

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations:
Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay o