Dock Worker 2

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates GWH’s Core Values in all actions.
• Ensures adherence to Guiding Principles and CARF standards.
• Operates forklift and other assigned equipment in a safe manner in accordance with organizational and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensures alignment and consistency of all aspects of the outlet store operations.
• Processes donated goods efficiently and effectively based on GWH’s needs and adapts to changes in commodities processing as assigned.
• Bales merchandise, identify and demonstrate understanding of items that can be baled together or items that cannot be baled but should be processed separately.
• Assist with quality control assurance.
• Maintains accurate bale count with production equivalent to 8-10 bales per 8-hour shift, averaging over 1 bale per hour.
• As assigned, sort totes and process each tote with a sense of urgency.
• Must be able to ensure that all products are constantly being rotated.
• Assist in efficient movement of goods on the dock or production areas, and when loading and unloading trucks with the aid of material handling equipment as needed.
• Fills Outlet boats with the product and rotates on and off the floor per rotation schedule.
• Sorts product into appropriate salvage, recycling, and trash based on current commodity expectations.
• Operates assigned material handling equipment in a safe and prudent manner in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and GWH safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains processing area in a neat and clean condition.
• Use safe work procedures and personal protective equipment as required (i.e., lifting, use of proper equipment, etc.) and reports incidents and injuries immediately to a supervisor.
• Follows the identified compliance standards and GWH guidelines for processing different commodities.
• Completed daily the required paperwork (e.g., forklift pre-use safety inspection, logs, maintenance reports, etc.) in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains a cooperative, functional work relationship with all Team Members.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Goodwill Forklift Certified.
• Six (6) months of experience as a Material Handler, or equivalent work experience required.
• Proficiency in Salvage tracking & reporting.
• Previous spotter experience is preferred.
• Safety certifications preferred.
• Knowledgeable in all loading techniques for all salvage load types.
• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer), and adequate distance to guide the parking and operating of forklift.
• The ability to work independently.
• Skill in operation monitoring, watching indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• The ability to multi-task, make quick decisions and work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Must have punctual and dependable attendance.
• Free from alcohol and drugs.