Baler
Waynesboro, VA 
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Posted 16 days ago
Job Description

Founded over ninety years ago, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is committed to the vision of eliminating poverty through our mission of empowering individuals, strengthening families, and inspiring communities.Goodwill team members are at the heart of this mission. They are the very individuals we aim to empower, part of the families we want to strengthen, and members of the communities we want to inspire. Through a team-centered model, Goodwill is more connected to the areas we serve.Our team members are the ones who drive innovation, further the impact we make for those we serve, and define the very culture of our organization.

What is a team-centered culture exactly? It's a commitment to team member development, improved and efficient processes, and a dedication to providing the support needed to be successful. From our retail locations, to our production teams, support staff, and those on the front lines of our mission work, every role within the organization is vital. Collaboration on all levels, sets up both the individual and the organization for success.We would love to have YOU be a part of that success - apply today!

Responsibilities:

  • Operate top loading clothing baler.
  • Operate forklift.
  • Operate pallet jack.
  • Must be able to work unsupervised while filling hopper of baler, tying off baler with provided wire, removing completed bales with forklift and stacking in warehouse.
  • Loading trucks when bales of clothing, shoes, purses or plush are sold.
  • Responsible for emptying poly-bulk trucks or Gaylords of donated goods that are to be warehoused for later use.
  • Maintain cleanliness of warehouse.
  • Orderly structure of contents in warehouse.
  • Complete salvage invoices.
  • Must be able to produce one completed bale per hour pace when working without interruption.
  • May occasionally be assigned to donation drive locations to assist the Special Events Coordinator.
  • If no bailing duties are available, then baler would work in the warehouse or as an assistant to a driver performing pickups.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • 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 and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Must be forklift certified.

Empowering Individuals * Strengthening Families * Inspiring Communities


EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
Open
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