Dock Assistant

Goodwill of Central Iowa is looking for Warehouse Dock Assistants to assist with donated goods processing and safe operation of equipment with our values of love, kindness, and respect.

Hours & Schedules:

• Full-Time (40 hours/week)
• Shifts are scheduled Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 4 pm

Pay & Benefits:

• Starting wage of $14.00-15.00/hour depending on relevant experience.
• Annual merit increase eligibility based on individual job performance.
• Eligible for Full-Time benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plan, PTO, and more (click here!)

Successful candidates have:

• Effective communication skills for daily interactions with coworkers and managers
• Flexibility to work positively on a team within Goodwill of Central Iowa's values of treating others with love, kindness, & respect
• Excellent attention to safety and pallet jack, two-wheel dolly, trash compactor, and baler equipment experience - forklift experience is a plus

Dock Assistants will load and unload donation trucks, open and/or unpack items from containers, sort, inspect, and route for distribution. They perform job duties following safety guidelines in a warehouse environment.

What you'll do here:

• Sort, inspect, and distribute product per quality standards.
• Adhere to established processes and safety practices.
• Operate forklift and other equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Safely and correctly stack storage containers, bales, and other items.
• Meets daily production goals.
• Maintain housekeeping of the dock area by keeping the area clean and organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll need:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or its equivalent, or a minimum of four (4) years of any of any combination of military service, high school, or related full-time paid employment.
• Safely use equipment such as pallet jack, forklift, two-wheel dolly, trash compactor, and baler as directed and authorized.
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective communication and basic math skills
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a dependent adult and child abuse background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to understand verbal and/or written instruction and communicate effectively.
• Ability to tolerate variations in work environment temperature.
• Ability to be stationary or mobile for long periods of time.
• Must be able to carry, lift, push or pull fifty (50) pounds.

Goodwill of Central Iowa and our affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability) and E-Verify Participants.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.