Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $16.35
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Referral bonuses
retirement plan contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Gym reimbursement
Emergency assistance funds
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Goodwill Southern New England is a respected nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives through the power of work. With a South New England footprint, Goodwill provides job training, employment placement services, and other community-based programs for people facing barriers to employment. Known for its network of retail stores and outlets, Goodwill Southern New England turns donated goods into opportunities for economic empowerment across the region. The organization is committed to sustainable practices and community support, consistently engaging in initiatives that foster environmental responsibility and social impact. As part of its workforce, Goodwill Southern New England offers employees meaningful roles within... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree preferred but not required
- One to three months related experience or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Students under 18 must abide by CT DOL regulations and not operate hazardous equipment
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Ability to communicate with customers one-on-one
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
- Ability to apply common sense understanding
- Ability to operate hand truck
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
- Ability to push crates on wheels that may weigh up to 600 pounds
- Ability to follow safety protocols including PPE use
- Ability to stand, walk, reach, talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as needed
- Vision abilities including close, distance, and color vision
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
- One to three months related experience or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Ability to communicate with customers in one-on-one situations
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
- Ability to operate hand truck
Job Duties
- Follow verbal instructions or read work orders to determine materials and containers to be moved
- Assist donors by carrying donated merchandise from their vehicle into the store
- Assist customers by carrying heavy or bulky purchases to their vehicle
- Sort, price and grade newly arrived goods
- Convey materials to and from storage or work areas using hand truck, carts, pallet jack or straddle stacker
- Use equipment to handle, move or dispose of materials such as trash compactor and tipping equipment
- Stock shelves, counters and tables
- Count, weigh and record number of units of material moved or handled
- Prepare inventory of stock as required
- Assist in preparation of all shipping documentation
- Ensure contents of crates are clearly labeled and secure items for transit
- Lift heavy objects and maintain clean work areas, machines and equipment
- Remove snow and ice from sidewalks and grounds as assigned
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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