GOODWILL CENTRAL COAST is hiring: Lead Dock Material Handler - HQ in Salinas

Overview

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Job summary and responsibilities describe assisting the dock supervisor in overseeing the loading, unloading and distribution of donated materials from trailers and trucks.

Responsibilities

• Assist dock supervisor in the following operations: establish and maintain an efficient production pace; ensure that established standards of quality and quantity are met by handlers; organize and monitor work flow on the loading dock and the salvage area; maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Provide work direction by example and oral communication to handlers; oversee the activities of the dock in the absence of the supervisor; provide job and safety training to new employees under the direction of the supervisor.
• Ensure the maintenance and proper use of equipment, including hand trucks, forklifts, and the dump truck.
• Follow/train Red Tag procedures.
• Off-load trucks and trailers by removing materials and placing in designated areas; load trucks by placing materials in designated trucks.
• Transport materials to appropriate departments and locations, including transporting waste to the dump (via truck) and moving materials (via forklift).
• Determine salability of furniture and large appliances for sale at the retail stores and the Outlets; recycle unusable metal items into the metal salvage container.
• Dispose of trash; process textile and cardboard salvage, process metal salvage; perform shoes salvage; clean the dock, bays, storage and dump areas.
• Move vehicles as needed and perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent.
• LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQ’D: Valid California Class C driver’s license and/or forklift certification, or equivalent.
• EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: One year material handler experience, including six months as a material handler 2, or equivalent.
• KNOWLEDGE: Basic math ability; material handling techniques and use of material handling equipment; familiarity with Goodwill Central Coast’s mission, general Company policies and procedures (may be learned on-the-job).
• EQUIPMENT USED: Typical material handling equipment, bale machine, forklift, trucks.
• SKILLS/Aptitudes/Temperaments: Ability to communicate effectively in English (spoken and written); basic Spanish preferred; ability to drive a forklift; good driving record if required; ability to adapt to changing workflow; ability to take responsibility and work with others; strong safety awareness.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• JOB SETTING: Work is performed on a covered, but unenclosed dock area with varying temperatures; dust and dirt are controlled by daily cleaning; occasional fumes from trucks; possible handling of donated household toxic products; work is performed independently but in cooperation with the department; occasional contact with the public.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lift up to 50 lbs regularly; heavier items may require assistance or equipment; normal speech, hearing and vision adequate; mobility to walk on ramps and uneven surfaces; operate forklifts, hand trucks and vehicles as needed.
• Supplemental physical requirements: Sitting, walking, standing, bending, stooping, squatting/kneeling, twisting, climbing, pushing/pulling, lifting/carrying with specified frequencies.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Retail