Material Handler or Baler F/T
Company: Goodwill Industries Southern New England Inc
Location: Hamden
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Summary:
Responsible for the movement of materials for the plant, in-house
or at other sites, to include loading and unloading of trucks,
movement of raw materials and completed shipments to and from
sites, house call pick-ups, and storage of goods. Pre-sort and
grade donated goods for shipping to retail stores, outlet, salvage
or trash. Dispose of waste material in and around job sites. Work
under the direction of the Warehouse Coordinator.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Warehouse typically operates seven days per
week to support the Agency retail operation. May be required to
work weekend (i.e. Saturday, Sunday), evening and holiday
hours.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other
duties may be assigned.
Follow verbal instructions or read work orders to determine
materials and containers to be moved.
Load materials into and from vehicles, install strapping, bracing
or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, assisting
truck driver.
Convey materials to and/or from storage or work sites to designated
areas using hand truck, tow motor or pallet jack.
Participate in training regarding proper and safe operation of hand
truck and tow motor.
Occasionally count, weigh and/or record number of units of material
moved or handled.
Pre-sort and grade donated goods for shipping to retail stores,
outlet, salvage or trash.
Assist in preparation of all shipping documentation for materials
being shipped from premises.
Lift heavy objects by hand and maintain clean work area, machines
and/or equipment.
Responsible for operation of baler and tipping equipment. Will
notify supervisor in the event of problems with equipment.
Remove snow/ice from sidewalks at main office and at other
locations as necessary to ensure safe environments.
Perform other related essential duties as required or assigned by
supervisor.
Requirements
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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE; AGE REQUIREMENT
High School education or GED is not required; up to three months
related experience or training; or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to read and comprehend work orders, shipping orders, simple
instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to
communicate with customers in one-on-one situations.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of
measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability
to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no
variables.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to operate tow motor and hand truck and maintain
certification for operation of tow motor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel
objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or
hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or
balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must
frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift
and/or move more than 100 pounds. In addition, the employee is
regularly required to push crates (on wheels) that may weigh up to
600 pounds. Crates may be moved on flat or sloped surfaces.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral
vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally
works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
PPE REQUIREMENTS
Protective eyewear and work gloves must be worn operating equipment
in the warehouse (e.g. compactor, baler, tipper).
EOE/AA - M/F/D/V
Salary Description
$15/Hour
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