Recycle and Reclamation Associate

Position: Recycle and Reclamation Associate

Location: Alcott

Job : 382

# of Openings: 1

Ready for a career with impact? Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan (Goodwill SWMI) gives you the opportunity to make a difference in your local community while building your professional skills. Goodwill SWMI is a complex enterprise offering a wide range of career opportunities. Our organization rewards creativity and innovation, while offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Our team members enjoy a unique work environment that is professional, fast paced and fulfilling.

Goodwill SWMI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Our nearly 300 dedicated team members help achieve our mission of improving the community by providing employment, education, training and support services tailored to individual needs across a six county territory. At Goodwill SWMI, the work we do makes a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve and, in turn, in the communities in which we live.

Goodwill SWMI manages ten retail stores (with attached, attended donation centers and one stand-alone donation center), Contract Manufacturing Operations as well as Custodial & Janitorial business units. These business operations provide stability to our organization that is not always enjoyed by nonprofit organizations solely funded by outside sources.

Our organization’s values shape our culture and guide our interactions with program participants, customers, community and one another. Our shared commitment to Living the Mission;
Promoting Teamwork;
Driving Collaboration;
Taking Responsibility for our Actions and Behaviors;
Respecting and Appreciating Others is what makes us successful and inspires all that we do.

The primary responsibility of this position is to sort, test and clean donated good to be shipped to the retail stores. The recycle & reclamation associate will perform direct production work to meet department scheduling, attain production goals and learn/perform production tasks that a particular line may require.

Essential functions include:

• Visually sort and place appropriate items into designated gaylords/bins.
• Test and clean all items for store orders
• Determine price and label each item using established criteria
• Work as a team to sort product and meet daily production goals.
• Identify Antiques& Collectibles and vintage for on line store
• Practicing safe and efficient work habits
• Provide other services as assigned by Goodwill Supervisor or designate.
• Abide by all rules and regulations of Goodwill Industries.

Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, walk, kneel 6-8 hours a day; handle, grasp, push, carry and manipulate objects safely, as well as frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and theft related background check

High school diploma or GED preferred but not required