JOB SUMMARY
Perform a variety of duties in the sorting and transporting of donated goods which may include loading or off-loading items from trucks and trailers performing initial sort of textiles and hard sort items and transporting materials as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include any or all of the following:
Load trucks and trailers by placing materials for delivery to stores.
Off-load donations from trucks and trailers by removing materials and placing in designated areas.
Perform initial donation processing prior to distribution to various processing departments
Transport materials to appropriate departments and locations.
Depending on position use of baler and compactor following defined procedures.
SECONDARY DUTIES
Perform related duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
EDUCATION REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: None.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None. All aspects of the job may be learned on-the-job.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Basic math abilities. Use of material handling equipment and use of material handling techniques preferred (this may be learned on-the-job). Familiarity with Goodwill Central Coasts mission and general Company policies and procedures (this may be learned on-the-job).
EQUIPMENT USED: Typical material handling equipment.
SKILLS/APTITUDES/TEMPERAMENTS:
Ability to communicate in basic oral and written English. Ability to communicate in basic Spanish may be acceptable depending on location.
Ability to perform routine work adapting to change as it relates to work flow without loss of efficiency.
Ability to understand and accept directions and follow procedures.
Ability to coordinate eye/hand/foot movement to safely maneuver in/out of trucks/trailers walk up/down ramps and lift/stack donations.
Ability to maintain self-control and work in cooperation with co - workers.
Ability to meet and maintain established standards as communicated by supervisor.
Ability to demonstrate satisfactory attendance as outlined in Company policy.
Ability to adhere to safe work practices as documented in Company safety policies; ability to report safety hazards/accidents promptly to supervisor or safety committee member.
EMOTIONAL EFFORT:
The work is routine with occasional periods of high activity/demand requiring little or no overtime to complete the work.
JOB SETTING
Work is performed on covered but unenclosed dock area. The temperature and exposure to elements will fluctuate depending on weather conditions. Dust and dirt is controlled by daily cleaning of work area. There are occasional fumes from the trucks. There is occasional handling of household toxic products received in donations. Work is completed independently but in cooperation with whole department. There is occasional contact with public who donate at the dock. The noise volume is moderately high throughout the day depending on the amount of activity equipment and vehicles in operation and radio operation. Material handling equipment (forklift hand truck movable containers/racks) and trucks may be operated in or near work area. The job includes occasionally walking on uneven ground when going up and down ramps or stairs; otherwise ground/work surface is even.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The job requires consistent lifting of objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Heavier items (51 lbs. or more) will be moved either with assistance from another person or by using appropriate material handling equipment.
Normal or corrected talking hearing and seeing abilities are sufficient to perform the required tasks.
Sufficient mobility is required to walk up/down ramps climb in/out of trucks and walk on uneven ground.
SUPPLEMENTAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
SittingOccasionally 11-30% of the time
WalkingRegularly 31-70% of the time
StandingRegularly 31- 70% of the time
Bending/StoopingRegularly 31-70% of the time
Squatting/KneelingOccasionally 11- 30% of the time
TwistingNone
ClimbingRarely 0-10% of the time
Pushing/Pulling----Regularly 31-70% of the time
Lift/CarryFrequently 71-100%% of the time (10 lbs. or less)
Frequently 71-100% of the time (11-25 lbs.)
Occasionally 11-30 % of the time (26-50 lbs.)
Longest distance carried: 25 feet
Heaviest item carried: 50 lbs.
Hand/Shoulder/Foot:
Simple graspingRegularly 31-70% of the time
Power graspingRegularly 31-70% of the time
Fine ManipulationOccasionally 11-30% of the time
Reaching at or above shoulder levelOccasionally 11-30% of the time
Reaching at or below shoulder level------ Occasionally 11-30% of the time
Operate foot controls
Or repetitive foot movement--------Occasionally 11-30% of the time
Forklift vehicles hand trucks.
JOB MODIFICATION
The physical aspects of the position may be able to be modified depending on the specific modification and the duration of the modification required.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or to participate in the interview process please contact Human Resources at or by calling .