Warehouse Associate (Read Blvd)

Responsibilities

• The warehouse associate performs daily operations in the warehouse to include material handling and movement, salvage and recycle sorting, textile baling, truck loading/unloading, donation sorting and processing, cleaning, and other duties.
• Load and unload donated and purchased goods to and from trucks.
• Move containers of donated and purchased goods throughout the warehouse.
• Bale salvage textile clothing utilizing a vertical or horizontal baling machine.
• Assist in unloading bales from a vertical or horizontal baling machine.
• Sort donated goods from one container to another based on type of material.
• Sort and process donated textiles and other goods for sale in retail stores.
• Utilize warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, rolling bins, and dollies.
• Utilize a forklift, only if so certified, to move materials and load/unload trucks.
• Assist with cleaning the warehouse common areas such as restrooms, breakroom, warehouse floor, and workspaces.
• Interpret and abide by employer policies and safety regulations.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
• Must be able to work flexible hours on short notice, including nights and weekends, and occasionally long hours.
• Must provide own transportation.
• Must be able to lift up to 25# frequently and up to 50# occasionally.
• Must be able to push/pull containers weighing over 100# occasionally.
• Must be able to engage in prolonged standing and walking and in frequent bending, stooping and stretching.
• Must exhibit proficiency in the use and operation of warehouse equipment to include pallet jacks, tippers, balers, and material handling containers.
• Must be able to function in a work environment with high stress.

Requirements

• Prefer prior warehouse, retail, logistics, or material handling experience.
• Prefer forklift experience or certification.

Working Conditions

• Frequent physical exertion, exposure to unfit donated goods and materials.
• Unconditioned warehouse environment with forklift traffic, truck traffic, high noise level, and moving containers.