Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Description

You've heard of Goodwill, but did you know we exist to create second chances? Second chances for individuals who face barriers to employment - families living in poverty, single parents, people who were formerly incarcerated. And second chances for clothes, appliances, books, and all those items that need a new home. Goodwill San Francisco Bay has a bold mission to address the biggest issues facing people and the planet. Check out our job opportunity and consider joining our team to help create a stronger Bay Area.

The Baler produces bales of unsalvageable and recyclable goods from donation flow according to safety and production standard. This includes the physical maintenance of all baling and material handling equipment used in the salvage and recycling operation. The Baler reports to the Warehouse Manager.

What We Offer:

• $17.25/ hourly
• Competitive Employee Discount
• Accruable Vacation & Sick Time
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance*
• Continuous Growth & Development Opportunities
• Mental Health + Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program

• Participate in all training activities to acquire skills on the job
• Learn and apply company policies, procedures and guidelines to tasks in a manner which ensures safety standards and meets production goal
• Manage baling and material handling equipment to include: pre-shift inspection of equipment; proper handling of equipment to avoid damage or breakage, and; maintenance of equipment at end of shift
• Remove wet clothes and hangers from clothing in preparation for baling
• Bale recyclable and unsalvageable goods neatly and safely; stack bales using a forklift or pallet jack
• Supply empty containers to shipping docks and other departments; move damaged roll-containers from these areas to maintenance as needed
• Insure bailing area is free of debris and maintain good housekeeping around baling area
• Submit needed reports and information in a timely manner
• Perform the duties of a Dock Worker during slow season
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Read and write English proficiently, or have enrolled in and are on track to successfully complete an approved ESL program
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to work respectfully and cooperatively with diverse group of individuals from a variety of educational, social and economic backgrounds
• Respects and has knowledge of cultures, ethnicities, gender, sexual orientations and age groups other than one's own, able to work effectively with all
• Follow workplace quality and safety standards and contribute to a culture of safety
• Receptive to feedback, willing to learn and embrace continuous improvement
• Strive for high customer satisfaction, going out of the way to be helpful and pleasant
• Able to work evening and weekend shifts
• Able to consistently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand on hard surfaces for an extended period of time