Dock Worker 1

Goodwill Industries of Houston•Houston, TX

3d•$14•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for processing goods and keeping equipment emptied for transportation flow according to GWH policy and to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation and stewardship of the outlet store and donation center to maximize profitability for mission services funding.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability to work independently
Must have reliable transportation.
Ability to multi-task, make quick decisions and work in a team oriented, fast paced environment.
Must have punctual and dependable attendance.
Free from alcohol and drugs.
Six months of experience as a Material Handler, or equivalent work experience required.
Proficiency in Salvage tracking & reporting.

Nice To Haves

Some previous spotter experience preferred.
Safety certifications preferred
Knowledgeable in all loading techniques for all salvage load types.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates GWH’s Core Values in all actions.
Ensures adherence to Guiding Principles and CARF standards.
Ensures alignment and consistency of all aspects of the outlet store operations.
Operates assigned equipment in a safe manner in accordance with organizational and safety policies and procedures.
Processes donated goods efficiently and effectively based on GWH’s needs and adapts to changes in commodities processing as assigned.
Bales merchandise, identify and demonstrate understanding of items that can be baled together or items that cannot be baled but should be process separately.
Assist with quality control assurance.
Maintains accurate bale count with production equivalent to 8-10 bales per 8- hour shift, averaging over 1 bale per hour.
As assigned, sort totes and processes each tote with a sense of urgency.
Must be able to ensure that all products are constantly being rotated.
Assist in efficient movement of goods on the dock or production areas, and when loading and unloading trucks with the aid of material handling equipment as needed.
Fills Outlet boats with product and rotates on and off the floor per rotation schedule.
Sorts product into appropriate salvage, recycling, and trash based on current commodity expectations.
Operates assigned material handling equipment in a safe and prudent manner in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and GWH safety policies and procedures.
Maintains processing area in a neat and clean condition.
Use safe work procedures and personal protective equipment as required (i.e. lifting, use of proper equipment, etc.) and reports incidents and injuries immediately to a supervisor.
Follows the identified compliance standards and GWH guidelines for processing different commodities.
Report equipment, machinery, and other GWH property repairs and/or maintenance to a Manager in a timely manner.
Daily completes required paperwork (e.g. forklift pre-use safety inspection, logs, maintenance reports, etc.) in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with policies and procedures.
Establishes and maintains a cooperative, functional work relationship with all Team Members.
Follows all GWH Guiding Principles and Core Values.
Performs other duties as assigned by Management.