Salvage Processor II
At Goodwill Industries® Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada, Inc. (Goodwill) you’ll hear us say “because of Goodwill” a lot. Often it means, “because of Goodwill I got a hand up” or “because of Goodwill I have a chance.” Our organization is built on a rich history of finding the hidden value and possibility in people and donated goods alike since 1933. Today, we continue to innovate the social enterprise of our founders and lead with our mission to utilize Goodwill resources to help people with disadvantages achieve self-sufficiency in everything we do. This mission is expressed through our retail stores and collection sites which create an accessible shopping experience for all, an environmentally conscious alternative to the landfill, and an employment platform for 2,700 people annually. We go beyond creating jobs alone and provide essential resources to our Family of Nonprofits and regional community partners serving over 350,000 people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness, veterans, seniors, opportunity youth and children in need every year. That’s over 900,000 life-changing services including job training, emergency shelter for families, resource and referral information, meals, youth advocacy, and mental health counseling. Over 95% of total revenues are dedicated giving back to the communities we serve.
Reporting to the Outlet Operations Warehouse Manager, the Salvage Processor II is responsible for assisting in the overall processing of salvage materials at one of the Goodwill outlet locations. The Salvage Processor II will process materials that are being recycled from our stores and sold out of our outlets or to salvage vendors. This positions primary function will be to safely and efficiently operate the salvage processing equipment and to ensure that daily production goals are met on a consistent basis. The Salvage Processor II is continually upholding and advancing the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Primarily operates all salvage processing equipment including Tipper, Compactor, and Baler.
- Receives ongoing training on all salvage processing equipment in accordance with Goodwill’s policies and procedures.
- Accurately documents production numbers and consistently meets company production goals for processing salvage.
- Sorts and grades salvage materials by separating into quality level (Outlet or Salvage).
- Moves salvage materials to the various stations of the salvage process.
- Manually places salvage materials into various machines of the salvage process.
- Adheres to all Goodwill safety requirements which includes wearing (Personal Protective Equipment) PPE while processing salvage at all times.
- Performs housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness of processing area, interior and exterior of the facility.
- Performs necessary record keeping pertaining to daily activities and other reports as needed in a neat and legible manner.
- Reports safety hazards, potentially hazardous conditions, and unsafe practices and procedures.
- Provides necessary customer service while projecting a positive image during public contact.
- Attends meetings and training sessions as required.
- Ensures compliance with all Goodwill Industries® Sacramento Valley Northern Nevada policies, CARF standards, and safety and security regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Minimum of 6 months experience in a related field.
- Must pass drug screening.
- Must have knowledge of safety standards including proper lifting techniques.
- Must have an inclination toward repetitive and routine tasks.
- Must have the ability to operate basic office equipment.
- Must have the ability to operate all salvage processing equipment.
- Must continuously strive to achieve all production goals.
- Must have a good mechanical and electrical aptitude.
- Must act in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers.
- Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management.
- Must provide proof of identification and eligibility to work in the United States of America.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the Salvage Processor II job description with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must have the ability to work productively with minimal supervision.
Position Information:
- Job Type: Part-Time and Full-Time Positions Available
- Compensation: $18.00 per hour
- Required work schedule: 20-40 hours per week
- Limited hazards due to lifting, pulling, and pushing merchandise by self or others.
- Requires a high level of adaptability and flexibility. Work environment usually hectic (fast paced) with frequent short deadlines and regular instances of critical or unusual situations.
- Field of work includes production area, and store showroom.
- The employee must be able lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Work environment is usually hectic/fast paced with regular instances of critical or unusual situations
Offers of employment may be contingent on satisfactory results of a criminal history background check and drug test.
This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA).
Goodwill Industries® of Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical/physical/mental condition, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical condition, age, marital status, veteran status or history of incarceration.
