Warehouse Support

at Goodwill Industries* in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

ORGANIZATION:

For more than 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Kansas has been a trusted resource and advocate for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. At Goodwill Industries of Kansas, our mission is to transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment. Our vision is to be the leading resource for individuals seeking their fullest potential.  We are looking for Warehouse Support to play a key role in furthering our vision and mission in our retail area.

VALUES:

• Sustainability: We commit to practices that support environmental, social and economic strength.
• Ethics: We uphold high standards of honesty, integrity and fairness in all business dealings.
• Respect: We treat ever individual with dignity, care and sincerity to build an equitable environment.
• Voice: We listen to each other, value feedback and advocate for our communities.
• Inspiration: We motivate, encourage and energize individuals to be their best through leadership and vision.
• Community Engagement: We recognize the strength of collaboration and engage deeply with our stakeholders to transform lives together.
• Excellence: We embrace innovation and strive for outstanding quality to deliver a positive impact to those we serve.

MISSION STATEMENT: We transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Work in Retail warehouse to support and provide all needed materials for efficient processing and donations management. To fulfill Goodwill’s mission statement.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Retail Supervisor

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with individuals who have disabilities and or barriers to employment and participate in the achievement of their goals.  Demonstrate a positive, role model.  Display commitment and involvement towards Goodwill's mission.

JOB PROFICIENCIES: Action Oriented Customer Focus, Ethics and Trust, Oral Communications, Cooperation, Integrity, Initiative, Job Knowledge, Quality, Teamwork, Accuracy, Adaptability, Dependability, Product Knowledge, Safety and Security.

JOB COMPETENCIES: To work in Retail warehouse to support and provide all needed materials for efficient processing and donations management. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Stock donations as needed at all processing stations for ongoing efficiency.
• Sort Gaylord contents into bins as needed for Production.
• Remove all trash from areas of the warehouse to maintain a safe and functional environment.
• Breakdown boxes as needed for recycle. 
• Work with Door Attendants and unload materials from truck as needed.
• Take process merchandise to sales floor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all safety policies and report violations.
• Adhere to all ethical standards and confidentiality of records.
• Support mission statement and activities of other departments. Support the accessibility of our services and facilities free of architectural, attitudinal, environment and financial, communication, transportation, employment and other barriers to persons with disabilities and barriers to employment.
• Other duties as assigned.

STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE/QUALITY STANDARDS:

• Attendance and punctuality.
• Quality and quantity of work performed.
• Attitude and overall effectiveness of working relations with all stakeholders.
• The manner in which duties and responsibilities, essential functions and job competencies are performed.
• Support and value diversity.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:

• Lift -- push/pull while standing - up to 50 pounds on a daily basis. Sometimes over 100 pounds.
• Carry -- push/pull while moving - up to 50 pounds on a daily basis. Sometimes up to 100 pounds.

Opportunity for All

We are a second chance employer and welcome applicants who are in recovery or whose life choices have disadvantaged them in obtaining stable employment.

Goodwill Industries of Kansas, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Goodwill will not discriminate unlawfully against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by local, state, or federal law in hiring, promoting, demoting, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.