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Dock Worker 1

Goodwill of Houston

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Depth Perception, Forklift, Funding, High School Diploma, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Multitasking, Operations Management, Profit & Loss, Property Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Recycling, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Stewardship, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Title: Dock Worker 1

Location:171 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Houston, TX 77060

Reports to: Dock Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $14.00 / Hour

Mission Support:
To help people achieve their full potential through thedignity and power of work. The sale of donated and new goods at Goodwill Houston (GWH) enables the organization to offer a variety of training and employment services, promote self-sufficiency and contribute to community conservation through repurposing, reusing and recycling.

Position Summary:
Responsible for processing goods and keeping equipment emptied for transportation flow according to GWH policy and to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation and stewardship of the outlet store and donation center to maximize profitability for mission services funding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrates GWH's Core Values in all actions.
  • Ensures adherence to Guiding Principles and CARF standards.
  • Ensures alignment and consistency of all aspects of the outlet store operations.
  • Operates assigned equipment in a safe manner in accordance with organizational and safety policies and procedures.
  • 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 process 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 processes 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 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.
  • Report equipment, machinery, and other GWH property repairs and/or maintenance to a Manager in a timely manner.
  • Daily completes 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.
  • Follows all GWH Guiding Principles and Core Values.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Ability to work independently
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • 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.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
  • Ability to twist, bend, squat, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Specific vision abilities including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Work environment includes exposure to outdoor temperatures and moderate noise levels.

Training and Experience:
  • Six months of experience as a Material Handler, or equivalent work experience required.
  • Proficiency in Salvage tracking & reporting.
  • Some previous spotter experience preferred.
  • Safety certifications preferred
  • Knowledgeable in all loading techniques for all salvage load types.

I understand this job description, requirements and that I am expected to complete all assigned duties. I understand that the job functions may change, and I may be transferred to another location at the discretion of Management.

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