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Goodwill of Greater Washington

Workforce development and adult education nonprofit

Warehouse Sorter

Warehouse & FulfillmentUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeDistrict Heights, MD, USA$15.53In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of six months of previous work experience in a warehouse environment.
  • Ability to perform basic math.
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic instructions.
  • Ability to communicate verbally with other associates.
  • Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, bending, lifting, kneeling, and climbing for prolonged periods of time, up to seven hours per eight-hour shift.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

  • Sort items on a conveyor belt and load items from machines into totes, carts, gaylords, and dollies in a timely manner.
  • Place non-sellable merchandise in the appropriate waste containers.
  • Maintain a work pace that meets the daily quota for pieces processed.
  • Follow safety and security practices, including reporting hazards and injuries to the manager on duty.
  • Keep the work area clean and organized.
  • Assist with warehouse cleanup and organizing as needed.
  • Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with Goodwill uniform standards.
  • Provide service to Goodwill donors and retail customers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Desired Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous experience working in a warehouse environment.
  • Previous experience sorting merchandise.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Multilingual fluency in English.

About the Company

Goodwill of Greater Washington

Workforce development and adult education nonprofit

Goodwill of Greater Washington is a nonprofit that provides education, job training and employment services to people facing barriers to work in the Washington metropolitan area. It funds these programs through donated-goods retail stores, charitable giving and contract operations in custodial services, pest control and grounds maintenance. Its stores collect and resell clothing and household goods across the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. The organization also operates the Goodwill Excel Center, an adult charter high school where residents who left school can earn a diploma. Founded in 1935, it is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Founded
1935

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