Warehouse Associate - Earn Up To $800/Week With Bonus Potential - Goodwillwny : Job Details

Title:Warehouse Associate - Earn Up To $800/Week With Bonus Potential **THE COMPANY**

Employing over 200 Western New Yorkers, Goodwill of Western New York works to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by helping them overcome barriers and reach their full potential through learning and the power of work. Through Retail Store operations, Workforce Development Programs and Contracted Services, Goodwill of Western New York pursues the vision of every person having the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential and participate in and contribute to all aspects of life.

**THE POSITION**

We are looking for a Warehouse Associate to join our team! Our Warehouse Associate Leads work under the direction of our Warehouse Management Team to maintain the efficient operation of our Warehouse.

Important attributes for this position include being reliable, able to multi-task, and having a keen eye. Our Warehouse Team is a key part to our organization, and we're looking for someone with a positive attitude that's eager to learn. **This position will work 5 days a week, flexibility to work Saturdays is a must.**

This positions key responsibilities include:

* Receives and empties gaylords of donated goods.

* Sorts donated goods on to pallets and into gaylords pursuant to the sorting and processing guidelines.

* Identifies goods for merchandise in retail stores and for special sales.

* Maintains production tallies.

* Conducts periodic testing of some donated computer equipment and peripherals as needed and as directed.

* Processes and removes unsold items as appropriate.

* Loads and unload trucks, including use of forklift and pallet jack.

* Maintains supplies inventory.

* Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

* Performs other duties as assigned

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**

* Prior material handling experience preferred.

* Ability to read and write.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

* Excellent interpersonal skills.

* Ability to make decisions regarding quality of items.

* Reliable and consistently comes to work as scheduled.

* Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

* A passion for serving others and making a difference in our community.

**THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**

* Must be able to sit, stand, bend, and reach for extended periods of time.

* Must be able to lift, push, pull, carry or otherwise move up to fifty (50) pounds with no support regularly.

* Able to stand and work for eight (8) hours at a time.

* Able to perform tasks that require repetitive motion; i.e., tagging or hanging clothes. Manual dexterity is required.

Goodwill of WNY is an equal opportunity employer and employs individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, sexual orientation, victims of domestic violence, protected veterans status, gender identity, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status or other protected class status pursuant to applicable law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. This includes compensation based upon external and internal job worth in order to provide fair and competitive wages to associates.

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