TEST POSITION - DO NOT APPLY - Warehouse Associate

Position Description

Application Deadline: 06/15/2026

OBJECTIVE:

The Warehouse Associate will primarily work in an assigned production and/or warehousing environment moving, storing, and retrieving donated product following Goodwill’s warehousing and material handling procedures and guidelines. This role may occasionally be in contact with customers and will need to provide excellent customer service in support to the mission of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Use and become certified on compactor, hand dolly, pallet jack, or other equipment or tools not classified as heavy equipment to effectively move, remove, and store donated product

• Sort recyclable materials, based on type, into their proper bins.

• Ensure that all areas of production have sufficient materials to work with so that there is no lapse of work to minimize down time. 

• Be proactive in preparing materials or storage containers to anticipate the needs of the production team.  

• Ensure that the warehouse and trailers are well organized, stocked, and clean to ensure items are stored in an efficient manner.

• Prepare items for shipment and track product that is both shipped and/or received by the Retail Center and Warehouse docks.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Ensure all recycle and trash bins do not become over filled.

• Complete all duties and responsibilities in accordance with warehouse and material handling procedures and guidelines so that is there is no lapse of work to minimize down time.

• Help provide a safe working environment for you, customers, and fellow employees.

• Cross-train in other departments/areas and act as back-up for other areas as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience

• Previous storage, moving or shipping/receiving experience, preferred.

Other

• Able to train and obtain certifications to safely operate equipment.

• Demonstrate ability to lift up to 45lbs unassisted and up to 75lbs with assistance from a dolly or pallet jack as required.

• Ability to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting up to eight (8) hours per day.

• Have effective communicate skills with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.

• Must be able to work a varied schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays with occasional overtime as necessary.

Core Competencies

Communication, Level 1

Customer Focus, Level 1

Excellence, Level 1

Knowledge and Skills, Level 1

Teamwork, Level 1

Trust, Level 1

Functional Competencies

Attention to Detail

Concern for Safety, Level 1

Time Management

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Position: 631 – Associate, Warehouse            Dept Number: Varies – Ops

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)

• Frequently (3-4 hours)

• Occasionally (1-2 hours)

• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

   Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

CARRYING:

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY

   Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLY

REACHING:

   Above Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

   At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

   Below Shoulder - OCCASSIONALLY

TWISTING – OCCASSIONALLY

BENDING - FREQUENTLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASSIONALLY

SQUAT - OCCASSIONALLY

CLIMBING:

   Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASSIONALLY

   Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASSIONALLY 

HEARING - FREQUENTLY

VISION:

   Visual, close – FREQUENTLY

   Visual, distant - OCCASSIONALLY

   Visual, depth perception - FREQUENTLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

   Simple grasping - FREQUENTLY

   Fine Manipulation - FREQUENTLY

   Repetitive Movements - FREQUENTLY

WALKING - FREQUENTLY

STANDING – CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - OCCASSIONALLY

SPEAKING - OCCASSIONALLY

OTHER, please describe -