Retail Salvage Worker - Part Time

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan

  • Muskegon, Michigan
  • 13 days ago

    Highlights

    Medium work, occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force and/or up to 50 pounds of lifting, frequent lifting up to 25 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing and repetitive movement. CORE COMPETENCIES All positions at Goodwill Industries of West Michigan require that the individual possess strong personal motivation/initiative, problem solving orientation, commitment to excellence, an ability to work well with diverse teams, and a strong commitment to our organizational mission.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMuskegon, Michigan
    Websitehttps://www.goodwillwm.org

    Description

    Retail Salvage Worker - Part Time, Hourly
     
    Our mission is to Change Lives through the Power of Work! 
    • Store Discount
    • Work for an incredible mission
    • Paid Time Off & paid holidays
    • Weekly Pay
    • Collaborative work culture
    • Family friendly hours
    • Career development 
    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
    Responsible for the salvage and recycling of donated goods and materials.

    JOB FUNCTIONS
    Operate bale machine and trash compactor
    Recognize and follow proper material content
    Know the mechanical operation of both machines
    Understand and demonstrate safe operation
    Salvage and recycling
    Empty metal containers into metal roll off
    Separate salvage shoes/purses/hats
    Make proper use of available space and materials

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
    Medium work, occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force and/or up to 50 pounds of lifting, frequent lifting up to 25 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing and repetitive movement.
     
    OTHER REQUIREMENTS
    Avaiilability to work after-hours for special projects
    Availability to work weekends and some holidays
                                                                                                                                                  
    WORK CONDITIONS
    Inside generally 100%, however, may include outside work on occasion.
    Limited emotional effort. Work environment routine with periods of isolated high stress. Short deadlines requiring some overtime. 

    EDUCATION
    GED/High school diploma preferred.

    EXPERIENCE
    One (1) year experience in retail operations preferred.
                           
    CORE COMPETENCIES
    All positions at Goodwill Industries of West Michigan require that the individual possess strong personal motivation/initiative, problem solving orientation, commitment to excellence, an ability to work well with diverse teams, and a strong commitment to our organizational mission. Additionally, this position requires the following:
    - Planning & organizing
    - Flexibility/adaptability
    - Customer Orientation
    - Ability to work independently
    - Meet production goals

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED
    Works under the direct supervision of the Salvage and Production Manager.

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