Retail Salvage Worker - Part Time

Retail Salvage Worker

• Part Time, Hourly Our mission is to Change Lives through the Power of Work! Store Discount Work for an incredible mission Paid Time Off & paid holidays Weekly Pay Collaborative work culture Family friendly hours Career development PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the salvage and recycling of donated goods and materials. JOB FUNCTIONS Operate bale machine and trash compactor Recognize and follow proper material content Know the mechanical operation of both machines Understand and demonstrate safe operation Salvage and recycling Empty metal containers into metal roll off Separate salvage shoes/purses/hats Make proper use of available space and materials PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Medium work, occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force and/or up to 50 pounds of lifting, frequent lifting up to 25 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing and repetitive movement. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Avaiilability to work after-hours for special projects Availability to work weekends and some holidays WORK CONDITIONS Inside generally 100%, however, may include outside work on occasion. Limited emotional effort. Work environment routine with periods of isolated high stress. Short deadlines requiring some overtime.

EDUCATION

GED/High school diploma preferred. EXPERIENCE One (1) year experience in retail operations preferred. CORE COMPETENCIES All positions at Goodwill Industries of West Michigan require that the individual possess strong personal motivation/initiative, problem solving orientation, commitment to excellence, an ability to work well with diverse teams, and a strong commitment to our organizational mission.

Additionally, this position requires the following:

• Planning & organizing
• Flexibility/adaptability
• Customer Orientation
• Ability to work independently
• Meet production goals SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the direct supervision of the Salvage and Production Manager.