Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and development opportunities
promotional opportunities
employee discount
Job Description
GIRE is a community-focused organization operating in the transportation and warehouse sectors, committed to promoting responsible recycling and donation processing. The company plays a vital role in managing donated goods and ensuring these donations are properly sorted, processed, and directed to support communities and environmental sustainability. GIRE's operations involve handling various materials including general donations, electronic waste, and hazardous materials, under strict adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines. The organization emphasizes excellent customer service and maintaining positive interactions with donors, customers, clients, and staff as core to its operational philosophy.\n\nThe position of Material Handler 1 at GIRE is a key... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and maneuver weights up to 400 pounds using proper equipment
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions and environments
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including gloves, vests and eye protection
- Ability to stand, walk and bend for extended periods
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
- Commitment to safety policies and procedures
Job Qualifications
- Physical stamina to stand, bend and stretch for a full work shift
- Good verbal communication skills
- Legible handwriting
- Customer service skills
- Ability to comprehend operating and safety instructions
- Ability to take direction, work independently or with a team and work with minimal supervision
Job Duties
- Provide exemplary customer service to GIRE’s donors, customers, clients and staff
- Accept and sort donations into appropriate bins
- Responsible for maintaining daily donor counts
- Administer receipts to GIRE donors
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures including a once per month mandatory safety meeting
- Notify supervisor when supplies are needed or service/repair to equipment is necessary
- Daily call ins to the CDC Manager or the CDC MH 2 (at CDC sites)
- Responsible for keeping CDC assigned cell phone charged and on during business hours (at CDC sites)
- Complete all required daily inspection logs (warehouse environment)
- Assist with loading and unloading GIRE trucks (warehouse environment)
- Removal of trash as needed (warehouse environment)
- Support GIRE Outlet Center by filling and rotating tables with donations for the sales floor and recycling into salvage streams (warehouse environment)
- Operate heavy machinery such as tipper, compactor and baler (warehouse environment)
- Process eWaste and hazardous materials appropriately (warehouse environment)
- Potential for obtaining the GIRE White Vest - beginner forklift certification for qualifying individuals
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Maintain a well-groomed appearance
- Conduct self in courteous and professional manner at all times
- Adhere to all agency policies
- Perform other job related duties as assigned by supervisor
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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