Summary
Location
Laredo
Type
full-time
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Work for GOOD at Goodwill
- Do you want to make a difference in your community while earning a paycheck?
- Would you like to help your community and environment every day that you come to work?
- Looking for a job that provides meaning as well as personal and professional development?
Goodwill San Antonio is one of the largest and most dynamic social enterprises in San Antonio.
We are an entrepreneurial non-profit that provides employees the opportunity to innovate, grow and discover new skills, while generating revenue that funds both employee and community programs.
We are a diverse and inclusive organization founded and focused on Fighting Poverty and Creating Opportunity. We specialize in facilitating personal and professional growth for our employees, particularly those who may have experienced barriers to successful employment in the past.
We strive to maximize the value of each employee’s work and each donor’s donation to benefit our community and environment. Without Goodwill in our community, millions of pounds of perfectly usable items would be harming the environment in landfills. Instead, Goodwill employees are fueling a robust economy by recirculating used goods.
Our Good Careers Academy and Good Careers Centers Help Change Lives through the Power of Work as well by delivering education and meaningful job placement.
Explore careers with Goodwill in retail, production, warehouse, logistics, contact center customer service, career services, technology, document imaging, grounds maintenance, janitorial and facilities maintenance. Goodwill regularly partners with local, state and federal government agencies to provide additional diverse career opportunities.
We prefer to promote from within. Your growth and advancement is our priority.
Achieve your potential at Goodwill and beyond through our personal and professional skills development programs, supportive health and well-being benefits, competitive base and bonus pay, savings plans, personal financial education, store purchase discounts, paid time off, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and more.
Change Lives. Make a Difference.
Discover Purpose. Apply today at WorkforGoodSA.org.
Qualifications
POSITION SUMMARY
This position will support Goodwill Industries of San Antonio in distributing donated goods for processing and shipping or future storage. Support the organization in its mission to help change lives through the power of work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Load, unload and move materials using hand truck or forklift, onto or from pallets, racks or shelves to maintain workflow of production cycle and to distribute donated goods.
- Place textiles into baler from hamper or cart; weigh bundles; transfer bundles to designated location, using hand truck or forklift; maintain production records.
- Ensure work areas and facilities remain clean and organized.
- Keep work area clean by sweeping, emptying trash cans and disposing of trash in appropriate containers.
- Maintain good housekeeping standards.
- Adhere to Loss Prevention and inventory control and compliance procedures.
- Fills in as an assistant on trucks.
- Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Provide excellent customer service by greeting, assisting, and responding to questions and/or concerns in a positive, professional, and friendly manner.
- Assist in safeguarding Goodwill team members and property from harm, damage or theft. Comply with the Ethics Policy by immediately reporting any observed or suspected theft, fraud, violence, or any unethical or inappropriate behavior to a supervisor, human resources, or the Ethics Hotline.
REQUIREMENTS
- 6 months minimum experience working successfully in a fast-paced, physical, outdoor, service-oriented warehouse environment
- Good verbal communication skills with ability to effectively work as a team to achieve mission goals
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
- For positions that require driving, must maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage, and be able to travel as needed if you drive your vehicle during company business.
To learn more about Goodwill San Antonio and to view available positions visit: www.goodwillsa.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Other facts
About Goodwill San Antonio
Serving San Antonio since 1945, Goodwill helps change lives through the power of work. When you shop or donate at Goodwill, you're funding educational programs and services that prepare individuals in finding jobs and building careers. Together with the support of our generous community, partners and employers, Goodwill provides employment, training, educational opportunities and related services to more than 50,000 individuals each year. In addition to operating 23 retail stores, 36 donation stations and 13 Good Careers Centers in San Antonio, Cibolo, Kerrville, New Braunfels, Seguin, Laredo and surrounding areas, Goodwill operates 23 Good Careers Academies and handles 17 contracts for services ranging from document management to grounds maintenance.
What you'll do
- The position involves loading, unloading, and moving materials to maintain workflow and distribute donated goods. Additionally, it includes maintaining cleanliness and organization in work areas.
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