General Warehouse Worker

Job Summary

Facilitating Savers' mission entails helping drivers in unloading donations onto carts in the warehouse carefully, distinguishing between soft and hard goods, separating large items and furniture, weighing carts accordingly, organizing full carts in the warehouse, completing route paperwork precisely with details of weights and truck checks, loading trailers following specific Savers instructions, tracking product weights and types during trailer loading, assisting in the daily stock counting and record-keeping. Additionally, taking part in loading and unloading trucks for store transfers plays a crucial role in supporting Savers effectively.

Roles and Duties:

• Completes truck/trailer loading and unloading tasks based on instructions from management
• Puts various packages and containers onto carts to verify their heaviness
• Organize bulky belongings in the allocated area
• Organize the furniture within the designated spot
• Responsible for the cleanliness and clearance of aisles and pathways from any obstructions.
• Properly apply a calculator to deduct or add tare weights from packed carts of goods to determine the net weights reliably
• Record the identification numbers of the carts, their weights, and the time it takes to unload them on the driver's designated route sheets
• Fill out the Savers Delivery Reports comprehensively with all the necessary information
• Daily tracking and documenting of the stock available in both the warehouse and trailers according to the required standards
• Verifies the compliance of forklifts with Savers' policies and state laws related to safety and operational standards.
• Undertake miscellaneous tasks as needed, such as ensuring tidiness in the office and restroom sections

Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of OSHA, state, and Savers safety guidelines and prerequisites is vital for maintaining workplace safety
• Demonstrated organization skills
• Capability to maneuver a forklift
• Capability in articulating messages effectively both verbally and in writing
• Handling multiple incoming and outgoing shipments concurrently
• Competence in crafting receiving logs and transportation manifests
• Competence in grasping directions communicated through written, oral, graphical, or organized manner
• Competence in arranging tasks by importance, meeting timeframes with adaptiveness, and handling diverse responsibilities autonomously
• Proficiency in scrutinizing information with accuracy.
• Can occasionally lift items that weigh as much as 70 lbs
• The competence to handle a pallet jack by applying force to either pull or push it as needed
• Proficiency in pushing or pulling loaded carts onto the scale for weighing purposes
• Aptitude to handle the temperature fluctuations commonly found in warehouse settings
• Continuous standing, walking, bending, and lifting are required to carry out daily tasks without interruption

Education and Experience:

• Achieving a high school diploma or a similar qualification is vital for advancing one's educational journey
• Previous exposure to docks or warehouses is a positive attribute
• Forklift training certification
• Implementing correct lifting procedures and methods is key to ensuring safety and reducing the likelihood of accidents

What you can expect:

• At the heart of our celebration of uniqueness is the recognition of the myriad backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives that each person brings, adding a special flavor to our interactions and collaborations.
• Looking to be part of a purpose-driven enterprise, celebrated for a business model that is favored by many for its positive contributions to the planet and local communities.
• With a focus on aggressive store growth, we place great importance on investing in the professional journey of our staff. Our priority is to facilitate the development and progress of our team members, ensuring their success aligns with our ambitious expansion plans.

Training:

The company invests significantly in comprehensive onboarding and training initiatives for all staff members. Savers University takes charge of developing and implementing thorough training programs that cater to employees at all levels, including senior executives. With a focus on creating internal training resources and collaborating with trusted external partners, the organization ensures that its workforce receives top-notch training to support their professional growth and development.

Benefits:

• Integrated health coverage offerings that include medical, prescription, dental, and vision components are categorized as bundled health plans
• Company-funded life insurance for enhanced protection and peace of mind
• Programs aimed at helping individuals quit smoking, coaching for diabetes management, and on-demand healthcare alternatives are accessible.
• A 401k program paired with generous matching contributions from your employer, aiding in your financial security planning.
• Compensated time away from the workplace for relaxation or pursuing interests outside of work.
• Diverse services dedicated to assisting individuals in handling the demands of daily life while prioritizing mental wellness.

About Us:

Being a key figure in the for-profit thrift landscape in the United States, Canada, and Australia, we are dedicated to promoting the ethos of reusing goods and fostering the vision of a future where secondhand shopping is ingrained. Our stores are stocked with carefully selected items donated by local community members to support nonprofit organizations. By procuring these items directly from our nonprofit partners, we play a fundamental role in diverting vast amounts of used goods away from landfills and making them available for resale in our stores, all while generating critical financial backing for our partners' community-driven initiatives. Demonstrating our pride in the world of thrift is crucial, given the millions of devoted customers who frequent our 300+ stores and the large workforce of more than 22,000 staff members who contribute to our ongoing prosperity.