Warehouse workers needed (Veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply) Salary: $17.20 per hour Paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Paid Time Off-Vacation, Sick, and Federal Holidays Work Schedule: Weekdays 8 am - 12 pm At Alabama Goodwill Industries, our Mission is to help change lives through the power of work. We serve our community by providing employment development services and placement assistance for employment. This job opportunity is offered through Goodwill's AbilityOne program which provides job training and employment for people with significant disabilities so that they can become independent, self-sustaining members of our communities. To qualify for consideration, you must be an individual with a documented disability. Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, performs a variety of duties associated with maintaining a warehouse. Duties
- Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
- Process inbound, outbound, stocking, picking, packing and miscellaneous warehouse functions.
- Ability to follow directions and work as a team.
- Ability to use forklifts, reach truck, order pickers, hand trucks and electric pallet jacks.
- Load and unload products from trailers using forklift trucks and other material handling equipment.
- Deliver products to various units in a safe and timely manner.
- Conduct physical inventories as needed.
- Have efficient mobility to turn from side to side and be able to bend, stoop and reach.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
- Works in a manner that supports the cleanliness of the warehouse.
- Spot-checking and clearing the warehouse of any debris and safety hazards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Project Manager.
Skills:
- Ability to follow rules and regulations as outlined in the Goodwill Personnel Policies manual.
- Ability to perform job duties.
- Ability to maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
- Ability to load and unload supplies and equipment.
- Ability to follow safety measures in order to maintain safe conditions at all times.
- Provides accurate and timely reports needed by team members or Leadership for management and planning in areas of responsibility.
- Ability to perform all assignments as requested by the Warehouse Project Manager.
Requirements
- A qualifying, documented disability
- Must be able to pass a Federal Background Check.
- Ability to communicate with customers and coworkers.
- Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
- A willingness to learn on the job.
- A desire to build work skills - previous work experience is not required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to move, bend, stoop, reach, and stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to turn from side to side.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Alabama Goodwill Industries (AGI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.