Production Associate Full-time

Ballard, 6400 8th Ave NW, Seattle, Washington, United States of America Req #2508

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

About Goodwill

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.

We believe in the potential of individuals to make positive changes in their lives. We believe that education and training empower people to make those changes.

Our vision for the communities we serve is that each person is able to choose rewarding employment, financial security and the experience of educational achievement.

We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). We embrace our employees’ differences and acknowledge and support our collective responsibility.

If you need any assistance in applying please contact [email protected] for any assistance or accommodation requests.

Job Title : Production Associate

Job Summary

Sort salable from salvage material and prepare merchandise for sale, sustaining production plant and retail operation.

Pay Rate : $19.97 / hour DOE

Essential Functions

• Remove salvage material and garbage from salable goods.
• Evaluate and determine product value.
• Prepare salable goods for retail store.
• Maintain adequate merchandise in the retail store.
• Identify goods for special sales and auctions.
• Process and remove unsold items as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education : High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

Experience : None

Specific Skills / Knowledge / Licenses : None

Essential Physical Abilities :

• Lifting and carrying 30 - 40 pounds; Developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers).
• Standing for long periods of time; frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climbing ladders.
• Able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain).

Essential Mental / Sensory Abilities :

• Problem Solving
• Communicating with the public
• Create and read written communication

Working Conditions :

Warehouse environment, temperature varies, exposure to dust.

General Description of All Benefits

• A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• 100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
• Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan
• Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
• Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time
• Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Job Training

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Goodwill believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities.

This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor Goodwill to just the work identified.

It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Goodwill.

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