Warehouse Operator I

Summary: Goodwill of Silicon Valley is dedicated to improving employment opportunities and providing economic independence. The Warehouse Operator I is responsible for receiving, sorting, and processing donations, as well as maintaining work areas and assisting clients in vocational services. Responsibilities: - Receives, moves and places carts, containers and barrels containing donations, trash, and as-Is for processing in designated areas. Weighs and tracks where applicable - Receives and sorts all donations provide donor with a receipt when asked - Unloads trailers and transports product to appropriate departments - Loads trailers and trucks with product for shipping - Place appropriate storage labels on the containers/boxes - Tracks production output as well as product levels throughout the day - Replenishes unsorted donations at the sorter workstations - Tests electrical products and/or stack and wrap E-waste pallets - Stocks designated departments for processing or sales and removes residual product for transport to compactor or other departments - Setup and breakdown of As-Is sales floor to include movement of product and trash boxes, handling of furniture, receiving donations from the public - While working on the recycle line, extracts recyclable material from the conveyor belt, removes full boxes, and/or operates a “tipper” to feed the line with material - Tracks productivity according to the workstation using proper forms - Handles mattresses, household hazardous waste, metal, furniture, tires, etc, when necessary - Maintains work areas in a neat and orderly manner with clean-up activities performed throughout the day - Works with clients who are assigned for vocational services as requested - Follows and enforces all company procedures - Performs other duties as requested Required Qualifications: - Knowledge of general arithmetic (adding/subtracting) required - Ability to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, hand trucks, or pallet jacks to move, stack, or transport materials - Ability to inspect and maintain equipment regularly, reporting any malfunctions, damages, or safety concerns to supervisors - Ability to follow safety guidelines and protocols while operating equipment and ensure the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when required - Ability to maintain work areas in a neat and orderly manner with clean-up activities performed throughout the day - Ability to track productivity according to the workstation using proper forms - Ability to handle mattresses, household hazardous waste, metal, furniture, tires, etc., when necessary - Ability to work independently but in cooperation with others - Ability to perform other duties as requested Preferred Qualifications: - Proficient in the English language preferred - Experience in material handling Required Skills: General arithmetic, Material handling, Forklift operation, Pallet jack operation, Electric walkie stacker operation, Hand truck operation, Furniture dolly operation, Electric, manual hand tools operation, Auto-tie baler operation, Gemini recycler baler operation, Equipment inspection, maintenance, Personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, English language proficiency