Material Handler (Part-Time) -Harrison Village Commissary (Ability One Program)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.00
Work Schedule
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Continuing Education
Leadership development
Comprehensive health plan
vacation
Sick Time
Life insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Section 125 pretax health spending account
Dependent care spending account
Job Description
Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana (GCSI) is a reputable nonprofit organization dedicated to providing meaningful employment opportunities for individuals, particularly those who are blind or have significant disabilities. As part of the AbilityOne program, one of the largest employment initiatives in the United States that partners with federal government agencies, GCSI supports local federal facilities by ensuring smooth and healthy operations. The organization plays a vital role in fostering inclusive work environments where individuals with disabilities can thrive by contributing competently in integrated and competitive settings. GCSI is recognized for its commitment to community service, workforce development, and its... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- pass a pre-employment background check
- current forklift operator certification or ability to obtain
- ability to perform moderate to hard physical work including lifting up to 50 pounds and moving pallets weighing hundreds of pounds using a pallet jack
- exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals
- ability to adjust vision focus and have close and distance visual acuity
- adhere to safety protocols and Covid vaccination requirements as per governmental contract
- reasonable accommodations may be made for people with disabilities
Job Qualifications
- Current forklift operator certification or ability to obtain
- ability to see, comprehend and relate with customers in an impartial and effective manner
- reads and comprehends basic written language and numerical information
- ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using standard measurements and American money
- ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and solve problems
- works well with others and contributes effectively to team projects
Job Duties
- Operates the commissary receiving/storage/holding area and receives deliveries of items/merchandise
- offloads trucks by removing merchandise using forklifts or other material handling equipment and places merchandise in designated receiving area
- transports merchandise and moves pallets or cartloads of perishable merchandise from receiving area to holding area
- segregates/separates merchandise by aisle, commodity, or store location to prepare for staging and stocking
- identifies and communicates with contracting any damaged merchandise received from deliveries
- keeps receiving areas clean and free of safety hazards
- operates gas and electric forklifts, pallet jack, and double stacker
- follows all safety rules and practices in equipment operation inside the building
- creates and transports cardboard bales and organizes unused pallets inside and outside the building
- performs light maintenance and records safety inspections on equipment
- assists in placing cases on the floor from truck pallets or overwrite areas
- follows established procedures for stocking shelves, rotating merchandise, and checking for expired items
- stocks items from cut case areas in assigned aisles or areas
- maintains general cleanliness of shelf areas
- provides high standards of customer service
- faces all products in assigned areas with proper labeling and stacking
- assists other aisles as needed including frozen and chill areas
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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