Donated Goods Processor
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GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF GREATER NEBRASKA
Grand Island, NE, US
Summary
The Donated Goods Processor is responsible for preparing donated materials for shipment, storage, or retail sale while meeting daily quality and quantity goals. They must also maintain a safe, orderly work environment and assist with training other employees as needed.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Recycling Center - Grand Island, NE, Position Type: Full-Time - Regular, Salary Range: $15.00 - $16.25Hourly, Job Shift: Days, Job Category: Retail, GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Processing donated materials for shipping and/or storage.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (NOTE: Qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation will be made.)
1. To process and prepare donated goods for shipment to our Goodwill stores, E-commerce Department, or for temporary storage.
2. To meet daily goals both quantity and quality.
3. Assist with training of other employees who may be needed to do the same or similar work.
4. Keep work area neat, orderly and free of safety hazards (i.e. keep aisle ways clear, keep floor free of items which may be slip or fall hazards, etc.).
5. Assist in retail stores as needed.
6. Perform work activities in conformance to Goodwill Values Statement which includes the values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Stewardship, Learning, Teamwork and Entrepreneurial Spirit.
7. Immediately report any wrongdoing, unethical or improper conduct, fraud, fiscal mismanagement or misappropriation of funds, etc. (Refer to the Corporate Compliance Program Policy and Procedure for instructions on how to report.)
8. Encourage and do not hinder in any way an employee making a report pertaining to Goodwills Corporate Compliance Program Policy and Procedure or making a report of work injury.
9. Ensure no employee is retaliated against in any way as a result of making a report related to Goodwills Corporate Compliance Program Policy and Procedure or making a report of work injury.
10. Welcome and embrace cultural diversity in all areas of Goodwill, i.e. customers, donors, volunteers, employees, or participants served.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Needs to have basic level of reading and writing.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Skill in communicating in spoken conversation - adequate volume speech. Skill in writing, reading and mathematics.
2. Visual acuity, depth perception, field of vision within normal range and accurate color vision. Ability to perceive size, discrimination, temperature, shapes, and/or textures.
3. Normal hearing required for conversation, telephone use, and emergency information systems.
4. Be able to move safely about work area and be ambulatory on all surfaces and situations.
5. Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs., frequently lifting twentyfive pounds. push, pull up to 800 lbs. an average of 4 times per day with a pallet jack or power jack.
6. Bilateral use of hands for repetitive single grasp and release tasks and fine manipulation.
7. Ability to stand at least 4 hours per day and physical stamina to work up to 8 hours per day.
8. Have full active range of motion of all extremities, ability to reach above and below shoulders, ability to bend/squat, twist, kneel at least 15 times per hour.
9. Ability to tolerate heat and humidity up to 91 degrees.
10. Ability to safely operate a forklift to move product.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Ability to change routine in a positive manner.
Ability to follow through on assignments independently and have good organizational skills.
Work output must be at a competitive level.
Ability to solve problems as they arise and participate in decision making.
Adequate coping skills.
Ability to exercise good judgment in an effort to maintain a safe work environment and ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations..
APPAREL: Attire appropriate to the working conditions of the material handling area and any personal protection equipment as required by OSHA.
Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization provided services and support to over 2,000 people living with disabilities and barriers last year across greater Nebraska. Sometimes these are individuals who face specific challenges, such as language barriers, a brain injury, substance use or physical or mental disabilities. Our services promote independence and access to the community, help people become successfully employed, support goals of wellness and recovery, teach responsible behavior and provide safe and affordable housing.
The proceeds from the sale of donated clothing and goods in our retail stores provides funding for our programs and services.
Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska is an independently run member of Goodwill Industries International. Our organization is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors, comprised of local community leaders, who ensure we fulfill our mission and make positive changes in the greater Nebraska area.
Founded
1968
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Grand Island, NE
Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization provided services and support to over 2,000 people living with disabilities and barriers last year across greater Nebraska. Sometimes these are individuals who face specific challenges, such as language barriers, a brain injury, substance use or physical or mental disabilities. Our services promote independence and access to the community, help people become successfully employed, support goals of wellness and recovery, teach responsible behavior and provide safe and affordable housing.
The proceeds from the sale of donated clothing and goods in our retail stores provides funding for our programs and services.
Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska is an independently run member of Goodwill Industries International. Our organization is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors, comprised of local community leaders, who ensure we fulfill our mission and make positive changes in the greater Nebraska area.
Founded
1968
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Grand Island, NE