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Goodwill of Colorado Can Help Job Seekers Find Fulfillment as Warehouse Associates!

New employees or program participants who have a desire to work in the Warehouse world,
Complete Logistics is the program!

Goodwill can help ensure you are “fully-stocked” for a successful and rewarding job in the warehouse industry through enrollment in our Warehouse & Logistics Training program. Goodwill’s customized, classroom-style courses provide participants personal instruction and applied skills; permanent job placement; nationally recognized certifications and advancement opportunities; follow-along support; and more.

The Warehouse Associate will primarily work in an assigned production and/or warehousing environment moving, storing, and retrieving donated product following Goodwill’s warehousing and material handling procedures and guidelines. This role may occasionally be in contact with customers and will need to provide excellent customer service in support to the mission of the organization.

Training classes occur in person for a period of two weeks, Monday- Friday, 8:30-4:30pm. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to be placed permanently at either Goodwill’s Warehouse or Outlet locations: Kearney/Platte.

Pay: $17.29 per Hr. Full Time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave.

Never wait for a paycheck again! Employees can sign up for DAILY PAY on day one !

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Use and become certified on compactor, hand dolly, pallet jack, or other equipment or tools not classified as heavy equipment to effectively move, remove, and store donated product

• Sort recyclable materials, based on type, into their proper bins.

• Ensure that all areas of production have sufficient materials to work with so that there is no lapse of work to minimize down time.

• Be proactive in preparing materials or storage containers to anticipate the needs of the production team.

• Ensure that the warehouse and trailers are well organized, stocked, and clean to ensure items are stored in an efficient manner.

• Prepare items for shipment and track product that is both shipped and/or received by the Retail Center and Warehouse docks.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Ensure all recycle and trash bins do not become over filled.

• Complete all duties and responsibilities in accordance with warehouse and material handling procedures and guidelines so that is there is no lapse of work to minimize down time.

• Help provide a safe working environment for you, customers, and fellow employees.

• Cross-train in other departments/areas and act as back-up for other areas as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience

• Previous storage, moving or shipping/receiving experience, preferred.

Other

• Able to train and obtain certifications to safely operate equipment.

• Demonstrate ability to lift up to 45lbs unassisted and up to 75lbs with assistance from a dolly or pallet jack as required.

• Ability to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting up to eight (8) hours per day.

• Have effective communicate skills with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.

• Must be able to work a varied schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays with occasional overtime as necessary.

Core Competencies : Communication, Customer Focus, Excellence, Knowledge and Skills, Teamwork, Trust,

Functional Competencies: Attention to Detail, Concern for Safety, Time Management

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Position: 631 – Associate, Warehouse Dept Number: Varies – Ops

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)

• Frequently (3-4 hours)

• Occasionally (1-2 hours)

• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

Below Shoulder - OCCASSIONALLY

TWISTING – OCCASSIONALLY

BENDING - FREQUENTLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASSIONALLY

SQUAT - OCCASSIONALLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASSIONALLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASSIONALLY

HEARING - FREQUENTLY

VISION:

Visual, close – FREQUENTLY

Visual, distant - OCCASSIONALLY

Visual, depth perception - FREQUENTLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - FREQUENTLY

Fine Manipulation - FREQUENTLY

Repetitive Movements - FREQUENTLY

WALKING - FREQUENTLY

STANDING – CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - OCCASSIONALLY

SPEAKING - OCCASSIONALLY

OTHER, please describe -

Education

Required

• High School / GED or better

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Required

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)