Sustainable Production Associate

Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties is hiring a Sustainable Production Associate in Oxnard, CA. The role involves processing and pricing goods, maintaining a clean production area, and adhering to safety protocols. Responsibilities include sorting items, identifying high-value goods for E-Commerce, and ensuring compliance with company standards. The position requires effective communication, reliability, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Job Identification:
Immediate Supervisor: Sustainable Production Supervisor.
EEOC Class: Labors and Helpers.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.

Wage: $17.50 Hourly

Job Summary:
The Sustainable Production Associate is responsible for processing, and pricing goods. Employee safely helps load and unload poly bins/gaylords as needed for processing. Maintains the production area and properly places material in the proper place in the facility. The employee adheres to all safety procedures and wears the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as assigned for the position. Adheres to all company policies and procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Full compliance to Kaizen guidelines/principles as outlined in the audit and 5-minute drills.
Sorts, processes, and prices goods according to company production standards and guidelines.
Works in various areas of the warehouse; determined daily by management, including soft goods production, hard goods production, etc.
Identifies high-end and/or collectible items to send to E-Commerce for online sales.
Meets of exceeds goals for units identified for E-Commerce.
Cleans items and inspects for any damage/breakage. Prices items following company standards and maintains accurate records of items priced.
Places items that cannot be sold in a store into appropriate containers for resell or salvage and separates by category.
Maintains a safe, organized, and clean work area and complies with safety procedures and equipment operating rules.
Conducts self in a safe manner, works cooperatively as a team with other team members to prevent bodily injuries and property damages.
Safeguards all donations and company property from damage and theft. Treats all donations and company property with respect and care.
Ensures proper handling and disposal of trash, recyclables, and hazardous waste.
Performs other related duties as assigned that would lead to successful operation of department, team and/or mission.

Required Skills/Abilities:
Able to communicate effectively and courteously with the public and fellow team members.
Basic understanding of laws and regulations related to hazardous materials.
Honesty, integrity, reliability and punctuality.
Demonstrates reliable attendance.
Wear appropriate footwear as instructed.
Knowledgeable about companys mission, services, and policies.
Work schedule Monday through Friday 7:00-3:30. Some holidays or weekends may be required depending on business needs.

Physical Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must work in all weather conditions.
Prolonged periods walking and standing (up to 8 hours).
Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 75 pounds at times.
Ability to bend/squat/stoop.
Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time.
Good vision.
Manual dexterity.
Free from drug and alcohol abuse.

Equipment, machines and tools used:
Hand truck (Dolly).
Gaylords.
Pallet jack
Rolling racks.
Rolling bins.
ROBarT Tagging and Processing System.
Tagging gun.
Tape dispenser.
Cleaning supplies.

Personal Protective Equipment Used Assigned at orientation/as needed
Safety belt.
Gloves.
Goggles.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.