Founded over ninety years ago, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is committed to the vision of eliminating poverty through our mission of empowering individuals, strengthening families, and inspiring communities. Goodwill team members are at the heart of this mission. They are the very individuals we aim to empower, part of the families we want to strengthen, and members of the communities we want to inspire. Through a team-centered model, Goodwill is more connected to the areas we serve. Our team members are the ones who drive innovation, further the impact we make for those we serve, and define the very culture of our organization.

What is a team-centered culture exactly? It’s a commitment to team member development, improved and efficient processes, and a dedication to providing the support needed to be successful. From our retail locations, to our production teams, support staff, and those on the front lines of our mission work, every role within the organization is vital. Collaboration on all levels, sets up both the individual and the organization for success. We would love to have YOU be a part of that success – apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures.
• Adheres to all quality standards as outlined in the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Follows direct instructions from supervisor.
• Displays positive work ethics and provides positive influence on program participants and coworkers.
• Reads job packet and work instructions and performs work as assigned by supervisor.
• Works as part of a team.
• Mixes, measures, and pours ingredients.
• Loads and unloads items from machines and carts.
• Assembles the materials needed to produce finished products.
• May use basic tools such as hammer, screwdriver, wrench, and glue gun to complete production work.
• May use electric/battery tools such as drills, blowers, cutters, gluers, grinders, and sewing machines in operations.
• May operate/use air powered tools such as drills, drivers, sanders, staplers, crimpers, and fillers in production operations.
• Meets quotas and production standards.
• Affixes labels, logos, and other exterior details to products.
• Packs up completed products and prepares them for shipment.
• May operate automated packaging machines.
• Observes and removes faulty product from assembly.
• May work at multiple facilities.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and free of hazardous materials.
• Reports issues or problems with production to supervisor.
• Suggests fixtures and workstation enhancements to improve safety, process, and workflow.
• Unloads, organizes, and stocks incoming shipments.
• Gathers the materials needed to produce finished products.
• Reads and interprets equipment gages.
• Start assembly and production machinery at beginning of shift.
• Packages completed products, prepares shipment paperwork, and prepares them for shipment.
• Assures that outgoing products are counted and packaged accordingly to specifications.
• Performs operator level preventive maintenance on equipment.
• May operate/use material handling equipment such as a pallet jack or forklift.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested for successful completion of the mission of GIV.

Qualifications:

• Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Ability to achieve and maintain forklift certification.