Dock Warehouse Worker Job at Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County in Long Beach

Dock Warehouse Worker

Division 400

About Goodwill SOLAC:

Goodwill, Southern Los Angeles County (SOLAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that transforms donated goods into job training, education, and placement services for individuals with barriers to employment. Goodwill SOLAC serves 22 cities and communities throughout Southern Los Angeles County.

Our skills training, education, job preparation, and placement programs build lives, families, and communities—one job at a time. Placing individuals in productive and competitive employment fills them with the value, joy, and dignity of a paycheck. We believe that putting people to work benefits the individual and the community’s economic vitality through taxes, spending power, real estate values, quality of life, and relief from social services and welfare systems.

Goodwill SOLAC is one of 154 independent Goodwill’s with membership in Goodwill Industries International. Goodwill SOLAC’s campus in Long Beach houses its administrative offices, training programs, processing operations, transportation fleet, LiNKS Sign Language & Interpreting Services, retail store, and e-commerce operations. Goodwill is a culturally diverse and inclusive organization. We are a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair hiring practices and creating a welcoming environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, familial status, or veteran status.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

• The Dock/Warehouse Material Handler assists in all dock operations phases.
• Reports to Dock Lead and Senior Logistics and Aftermarket Manager.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keeps dock and warehouse area organized, clean and in safe working condition.
• Assists with loading and unloading freight onto trucks and trailers.
• Sorting, wrapping, packing, unpacking, and repacking as needed.
• Storing items, accordingly, maintaining proper storage procedures and rotating stock appropriately, ensuring compliance with company and safety procedures.
• Reports all safety hazards to Dock Leads and/or Sr. Logistics and Aftermarket Manager, immediately.
• Responsible for meeting deadlines and responding to special departmental needs.
• Required to lift, carry, push, and pull at a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Operating equipment such as baler, compactor, forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Completing daily safety inspection checklists as needed.
• Cooperate with Dock Leads, Senior Logistics & Aftermarket Manager, and co-workers.
• Attends general assembly, department, and safety meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• One to two years of positive work history, preferably as a dock worker, warehouse or similar role.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Fluent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to understand simple instructions.

SKILL:

• Fluent oral communication skills.
• Bilingual plus.
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond to special needs.
• Ability to process materials in a safe, efficient, and secure manner.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery.
• Must have quantity and quality of work performed.

Core Competencies I:

To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

• Confidentiality – Understands and adheres to high level confidentiality in all work related information discussions and information sharing in all meetings of the board, and by upper-level staff.
• Ethics and Values – Adheres to Goodwill core values and beliefs during both good and bad times, acts in line with those values.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in a group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics, people and/or situations.
• Task Management –Communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget.
• Technical Skills – Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs; solicits employee feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to other’s ideas and tries new things.
• Verbal Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills effectively; participates in meetings.
• Teamwork –Exhibits objectivity and openness to other’s views; welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; promotes inclusiveness, puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Diversity –Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment. Must be able to work with diverse cultures, as well as those with barriers to employment, inclusive of disabled populations.
• Inclusion & Equality – Is inclusive, and shows respect and sensitivity for all differences, gender, sexual orientation, and culture. Promotes equality in all aspects of work-life at Goodwill SOLAC

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standard of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.