Goodwill of Central Iowa is looking for Warehouse Dock Assistants to assist with donated goods processing and safe operation of equipment with our values of love, kindness, and respect.
Hours & Schedules:
- Full-Time (40 hours/week)
- Shifts are scheduled Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 4 pm
Pay & Benefits:
- Starting wage of $14.00-15.00/hour depending on relevant experience.
- Annual merit increase eligibility based on individual job performance.
- Eligible for Full-Time benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plan, PTO, and more (click here!)
Successful candidates have:
- Effective communication skills for daily interactions with coworkers and managers
- Flexibility to work positively on a team within Goodwill of Central Iowa's values of treating others with love, kindness, & respect
- Excellent attention to safety and pallet jack, two-wheel dolly, trash compactor, and baler equipment experience - forklift experience is a plus
Dock Assistants will load and unload donation trucks, open and/or unpack items from containers, sort, inspect, and route for distribution. They perform job duties following safety guidelines in a warehouse environment.
What you'll do here:
- Sort, inspect, and distribute product per quality standards.
- Adhere to established processes and safety practices.
- Operate forklift and other equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Safely and correctly stack storage containers, bales, and other items.
- Meets daily production goals.
- Maintain housekeeping of the dock area by keeping the area clean and organized.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you'll need:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or its equivalent, or a minimum of four (4) years of any of any combination of military service, high school, or related full-time paid employment.
- Safely use equipment such as pallet jack, forklift, two-wheel dolly, trash compactor, and baler as directed and authorized.
- Ability to work independently.
- Effective communication and basic math skills
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a dependent adult and child abuse background check.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to understand verbal and/or written instruction and communicate effectively.
- Ability to tolerate variations in work environment temperature.
- Ability to be stationary or mobile for long periods of time.
- Must be able to carry, lift, push or pull fifty (50) pounds.
Goodwill of Central Iowa and our affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability) and E-Verify Participants.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
