Dock Material Handler FT - HQSalinas Headquarters - Salinas, CA 93905
Overview:
Salary Range $16.90 - $17.40 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level Not Specified Travel Percentage Negligible Category Entry Level
Description:
JOB SUMMARYPerform a variety of duties in the sorting and transporting of donated goods, which may include loading or off-loading items from trucks and trailers, performing initial sort of textiles and hard sort items, and transporting materials as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Duties may include any or all of the following:
Load trucks and trailers by placing materials for delivery to stores. Off-load donations from trucks and trailers by removing materials and placing in designated areas. Perform initial donation processing prior to distribution to various processing departments Transport materials to appropriate departments and locations. Depending on position, use of baler and compactor, following defined procedures. SECONDARY DUTIESPerform related duties as assigned. QualificationsJOB SPECIFICATIONSEDUCATION REQUIRED : High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: None.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None. All aspects of the job may be learned on-the-job.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Basic math abilities. Use of material handling equipment and use of material handling techniques preferred (this may be learned on-the-job). Familiarity with Goodwill Central Coast's mission and general Company policies and procedures (this may be learned on-the-job).EQUIPMENT USED : Typical material handling equipment.
SKILLS/APTITUDES/TEMPERAMENTS:
Ability to communicate in basic oral and written English. Ability to communicate in basic Spanish may be acceptable, depending on location. Ability to perform routine work, adapting to change, as it relates to work flow without loss of efficiency. Ability to understand and accept directions and follow procedures. Ability to coordinate eye/hand/foot movement to safely maneuver in/out of trucks/trailers, walk up/down ramps and lift/stack donations. Ability to maintain self-control and work in cooperation with co - workers. Ability to meet and maintain established standards as communicated by supervisor. Ability to demonstrate satisfactory attendance as outlined in Company policy. Ability to adhere to safe work practices as documented in Company safety policies; ability to report safety hazards/accidents promptly to supervisor or safety committee member. EMOTIONAL EFFORT:The work is routine with occasional periods of high activity/demand, requiring little or no overtime to complete the work. JOB SETTINGWork is performed on covered, but unenclosed dock area. The temperature and exposure to elements will fluctuate depending on weather conditions. Dust and dirt is controlled by daily cleaning of work area. There are occasional fumes from the trucks. There is occasional handling of household toxic products received in donations. Work is completed independently but in cooperation with whole department. There is occasional contact with public who donate at the dock. The noise volume is moderately high throughout the day depending on the amount of activity, equipment and vehicles in operation and radio operation. Material handling equipment (forklift, hand truck, movable containers/racks) and trucks may be operated in or near work area. The job includes occasionally walking on uneven ground when going up and down ramps or stairs; otherwise, ground/work surface is even. PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe job requires consistent lifting of objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Heavier items (51 lbs. or more) will be moved either with assistance from another person or by using appropriate material handling equipment. Normal or corrected talking, hearing, and seeing abilities are sufficient to perform the required tasks. Sufficient mobility is required to walk up/down ramps, climb in/out of trucks and walk on uneven ground. SUPPLEMENTAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSSitting------------------------- Occasionally, 11-30% of the time Walking----------------------- Regularly, 31-70% of the time Standing---------------------- Regularly, 31- 70% of the time Bending/Stooping---------- Regularly, 31-70% of the time Squatting/Kneeling-------- Occasionally, 11- 30% of the time Twisting---------------------- None Climbing----------------------- Rarely, 0-10% of the time Pushing/Pulling-------------- Regularly, 31-70% of the time Lift/Carry---------------------- Frequently, 71-100%% of the time (10 lbs. or less) Frequently, 71-100% of the time (11-25 lbs.)Occasionally, 11-30 % of the time (26-50 lbs.)Longest distance carried: 25 feet Heaviest item carried: 50 lbs. Hand/Shoulder/Foot: Simple grasping------------------------- Regularly, 31-70% of the time Power grasping------------------------- Regularly, 31-70% of the time Fine Manipulation---------------------- Occasionally, 11-30% of the timeReaching at or above shoulder level------- Occasionally, 11-30% of the timeReaching at or below shoulder level------ Occasionally, 11-30% of the time Operate foot controls Or repetitive foot movement------------------ Occasionally, 11-30% of the time Forklift, vehicles, hand trucks. JOB MODIFICATIONThe physical aspects of the position may be able to be modified, depending on the specific modification and the duration of the modification required.
