Material Handler
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ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS:1. UPHOLDS THE BELIEFS OF GOODWILL of the SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIESBySupporting the• MISSIONGoodwill's Mission is to empower persons with barriers to employment to become more self-sufficient through work.• VISIONGoodwill'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.• VALUESGoodwill'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.2. MAINTAIN SUPPLIES FOR AGENCYByTransporting/removing materials; accepting donations, loading/unloading trucks, operating vehicles and equipment, maintaining inventory accuracy3. PROCESS SALVAGE MATERIALSByProcessing salvage into various categories for aftermarket sale by sorting intocategories and processing using various equipment and containersProcessing trash using crusher compactor4. KEEPS EQUIPMENT OPERATIONALByInspects/maintains agency vehicles/equipment and reports/records on a daily basis5. PROVIDE CUSTOMER SATISFACTIONByGreeting/thanking/building rapport with internal and external customers/donorsAssisting customersGiving receipts, processing returns, providing accurate information, maintaining inventory levelsMaintain clean safe environment - interior/exteriorWorks as attendant both at regular and for special donation drives, as needed.6. PROVIDE TRAINING TO PARTICIPANTSByInstructing in proper material handlingReport progress of participants to supervisorAdditional Job Results: All employees perform other functions, on request, for the benefit of the Agency.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDThe Material Handler works under the direct supervision of the Logistics Manager, but performs many routine duties within established guidelines without directionSUPERVISION EXCERCISEDNone, the Material Handler may, however, direct Goodwill participants and trainees in the performance of their duties.CLASSIFICATIONSFull-time or Part-time Nonexempt, subject to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.QUALIFICATIONSEducation: High School diploma or GED preferred.Experience: Two years of experience working in a warehouse setting preferredSkills/Abilities/Other Qualifications Required:1. Ability to work congenially and effectively with other store employees and other Goodwill employees. 2. Ability to interact appropriately with store customers and donors.3. Must maintain excellent hygiene/grooming standards.4. Ability to communicate clearly with customers, co-workers and staff. 5. Ability to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including evenings, weekends, holidays and occasionally long hours (more than 8 hours).6. Must be dependable in attendance and punctuality.7. Ability to perform basic job duties with a minimal amount of supervision, exercising good judgment and initiative.8. Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. or more frequently.9. 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).10. Ability to use computers for time management, inventory control, salvage processing, and equipment inspections - software used includes UltiPro, Quickbase, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, email accounts11. Ability to do prolonged standing and walking.12. Ability to do frequent bending, stooping and stretching.13. Vision and hearing corrected to within normal limits.14. Must have an operating home phone so he/she can be contacted quickly.15. Access to dependable transportation.16. Ability to move carts, racks and boxes of materials as part of the production process, using material handling equipment when practical.17. Ability to safely operate baling machine.18. Ability to safely operate forklift.19. Ability to safely operate crusher compactorSkills/Abilities/Other Qualifications that are a Plus:1. Valid Pennsylvania driver's license, with a clean driving record.2. Ability to pass required Pennsylvania State Medical Exam for Drivers of Commercial Vehicles.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe 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 of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)