Equipment Operator - Trash - Full-time

Description

ESSENTIAL EXPECTATIONS
Customer Service Expectations
Serving customers at Goodwill has never been more rewarding.  Whether serving our guests with their shopping experiences, assisting someone in our community to better their life, or helping your fellow coworker to exceed, Goodwill is about reaching out and making a difference.

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Expectations
Goodwill is committed to fostering a culture of dignity and trust where all individuals feel respected and valued.  The sum of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, background, education, unique capabilities, and talent converge to create an environment of inclusivity, equity, and excellence.

Safety Expectations
At Goodwill, safety is everyone’s job.  Ensuring a workplace where people can grow and enrich themselves and others by giving can only happen if our environment is secure and safe.  Being compliant with safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations, while assessing and eliminating workplace hazards, is essential to our business and delivering our mission.

POSITION EXPECTATION

Position Summary  
The Equipment Operator – Trash Compactor transports and disposes of salvage or recycled goods or trash in order to meet preset production and sales goals. They handle day-to-day operations of ensuring trash is emptied and Clearance Center tables are cleared to meet operating using pallet jacks and dollies.

Responsibilities 

• Moves salvage/trash merchandise and Clearance Center tables to the compactor.
• Structures day-to-day operations to allow everyone to meet preset production and sales goals.
• Depending on the production needs, may be required to physically load or unload truck for/from deliveries.
• Follows all Safety policies, Asset Protection policies, and team member policies as outlined in the Team Member Guidebook, Asset Protection and Safety Manual.
• Reports all injuries or Safety and Asset Protection violations to a superior as soon as they occur or before the end of their shift.
• Has the ability to operate safely a pallet jack or hand truck.
• Occasionally assists loading and unloading of trucks and trailers donations/merchandise during sweeps and store deliveries as well as at the Warehouse.
• Unloads and containers in the Warehouse areas (bins, totes, gaylords, etc.)
• Must be flexible daily to help where needed in the Warehouse (compactor, baler, movement of merchandise, trucks, etc.)
• Keeps work area clean and picked up at all times.
• Inspects trash compactor for proper operation before beginning of shift.
• Follows and initials daily maintenance log. Notates any issues.
• Communicates malfunctions to supervisor.
• Relocates tables or gaylords to the compactor for unloading.
• Unloads tables or gaylords of trash into the compactor, ensuring each day processes 8 tons of trash per compactor bin.
• Accurately records number and type of gaylords and tables emptied each shift and reports this to supervisor.
• Meets pre-determined daily goals for the compactor.
• Ensures compliance with all Goodwill policies provided in the Team Member Guidebook, Goodwill Industries International standards, and safety and security regulations.
• Adheres to all Goodwill Retail manuals, handbooks, policies, and procedures.
• Assists in any other projects or tasks as determined by management.

Core Competencies                    
Job Knowledge
Possesses comprehensive, functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform at a high level of accomplishment. Discerns how the job relates to other functions within the department and Goodwill operations.  Follows policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
Dependability
Meets deadlines and works autonomously.  Focused, punctual, and maintains consistent attendance.  Accountable and can be relied upon during challenging and unexpected  situations.
Service Oriented    Supports, assists, and advises internal and external customers in a timely manner displaying proactive and reactive behaviors. Demonstrates productive verbal and listening skills.  Establishes and maintains effective relationships.  Meets quality standards and evaluates customer satisfaction and results.  
Teamwork
Works collaboratively and respectively with others and is sensitive to team member  engagement. Communicates openly seeking and providing support. Shares knowledge,  provides assistance, and contributes well as a leader, facilitator, or participant. Accountable to team.

Job Specific Competencies    
Productivity    Effectively problem solves while managing workload and time.   Work produced in an accurate, consistent manner. Prioritizes and efficiently meets goals, objectives and deadlines.  Assists others to ensure productivity.  Makes a meaningful difference.
Initiative    Proactively evaluates, selects and takes action to solve current and potential problems.  Meets objectives with a sense of urgency.  Identifies new opportunities before being asked.
Detail Oriented    Closely monitors and focuses on details. Thorough and accurate in all assignments achieving a high degree of quality. Understands causes with deficiencies, problems, or mistakes - not just the effects.
Technical Skills    Maintains current understanding of technical processes and equipment. Uses technology to increase performance, productivity, and communication.
 

Environmental Factors 
Due to the donation of materials, dust and animal hair may be present in the warehouse throughout the year. Duties are performed in the Goodwill Warehouse with concrete flooring that has quasi-regulated temperatures. Position is generally standing and walking; some bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting will be required when dealing with merchandise or donations. Exposure to heat, cold, dust and sometimes humidity is a possibility. 

Physical Factors

• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. 
• Must be able to push/pull carts through the Warehouse up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Requirements
Required

• Willing to become certified on the balers or tippers and OSHA forklift certified. 
• High School Diploma or equivalent completion.
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions and work as a team member.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Must be able to continuously perform repetitive work at a set pace.
• Must demonstrate the ability to learn the techniques of the job during the first 30 days of employment.
• Must exhibit a high level of integrity and business ethics.
• Must have a high level of adaptability and flexibility. 

Preferred

• Previous experience using pallet trucks or hand trucks a plus.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus.