Summary: The Warehouse Team Member plays a crucial role in the efficient and safe operation of the warehouse. This position is responsible for a variety of tasks including operating warehouse equipment, processing materials, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and fulfilling other duties as assigned to support the logistics team. The ideal candidate will be a reliable, detail-oriented individual with a strong commitment to safety and efficiency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include, but are not limited to the following as other duties may be assigned:
- Equipment Operation: Safely and effectively operate warehouse equipment including the baler, forklift, and pallet jack to move, store, and process materials.
- Material Handling: Separate and categorize raw wares and raw textiles according to established procedures and guidelines.
- Warehouse Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment, including sweeping, dusting, and removing debris.
- Baling Operations: Operate the baler to compress and package waste materials in accordance with safety protocols.
- Material Movement: Utilize the forklift and pallet jack to load, unload, and transport materials within the warehouse and potentially onto or off delivery vehicles.
- Inventory Assistance: Assist with inventory counts and ensure accurate record-keeping of materials.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures while performing all tasks, promptly reporting any safety concerns or incidents.
- Task Flexibility: Perform other warehouse-related duties as needed and directed by the Logistics Coordinator to support overall warehouse operations.
- Communication: Effectively communicate with the Logistics Coordinator and other team members regarding task completion, potential issues, and workflow.
- Other Duties as Assigned: Effectively complete other duties as assigned.
Leadership Competencies
Leadership Competency | Hourly / Non-Supervisory Leader |
OUR TEAM | |
Emotional Maturity and Respect | Thinks how their actions make other people feel and acts appropriately. Tempers personal emotions and escalates sensitive issues to the appropriate level of management. |
Integrity | Can be counted on and trusted; models professional ethics by acting honestly. |
Capacity for Change and Innovation | Open to new ideas and ways of doing things; gives ideas collaboratively to improve processes or programs. |
Interpersonal Skills | Builds relationships and works well with others; listens to understand and answers appropriately. |
Commitment to Development and Empowerment of Self and Others | Completes required training and looks to grow on the job through continuous learning; becomes self-sufficient. |
OUR COMMUNITY | |
Commitment to Goodwill’s Mission, Vision, and Values | Actions are in line with Goodwill’s Mission, Vision, and Values. |
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Works well with people that look and think differently. |
Community and Service | Wants to help others and make a difference in the community. |
OUR GROWTH | |
Commitment to Excellence and Customer Service | Meets goals and gives outstanding customer service to customers, donors, and participants. |
Business Acumen | Makes good choices. Effectively transfers learning from one situation to another. |
Stewardship and Accountability | Takes care of company property. Takes responsibility and ownership of personal actions and outcomes. |