Join Team Goodwill!Immediate openings and competitive pay & benefits. Apply today!Donations Processor/BalerFull-Time/40 hours per week$15.30/hourTrue North Goodwill is a nonprofit organization regionally headquartered in Duluth, MN whose mission is transforming lives for generations through learning and the power of work. We provide training, jobs, and support services for people with barriers to employment who seek greater independence.
Our mission is funded through the sale of donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We are a group of nearly 300 mission minded employees in Northern MN & WI working as one. Each of us is essential to helping our community thrive and prosper.Goodwill offers a wide range of career pathways and growth ranging from entry-level to management in retail, transportation, mission services, and administrative/professional fields.
By working at Goodwill, you can make an impact in your community. And we can show you how.Why We Are A Great Place To WorkCompetitive pay & benefitsFlexible work schedules to create a schedule that allows for a work/home balance.Bonus incentive plansRetirement & 401K planning with company match (at 4% of income after 1 year)Employee Assistance Program (Crisis counseling, financial planning, legal consultation, mental health counseling, wellness resources)Knowing you are part of making an impact on people's lives.What You'll Be Doing As A Donations Processor/BalerSort donated goods into appropriate categories (resalable/recyclable)Quality control of goods within assigned areaResponsible for baling all salvage materials (clothing/textiles)Tie and transport bales to the designated bale storage areaWork pace must be sufficient to avoid a backlog of unbaled materialMeet or exceed production quotasMaintain housekeeping within the assigned areaMaintain records as assigned by the Department ManagerPerform other job-related duties as assignedOperate forkliftWhat Skills Or Experience Do I Need For This Job?A positive attitude and the ability to work with a teamMust be able to work unsupervisedPossess the ability to relate with people with disabilities in a work settingForklift certified or the ability to become forklift certifiedGoodwill will provide forklift certification training if neededWhat You Are Eligible For As A Full-Time EmployeeGenerous paid time offPaid holidaysMedical, dental, & vision benefitsCritical illness and accident insuranceBasic life insurance at no cost, with voluntary and spousal coverage optionsLong-term disability insurance at no costWhat We Bring To The TableIndividualized onboarding & training to make you successful on the job.A supportive team environmentA culture built upon our core values of Trust, Respect, Dedication, Responsibility, and InnovationCareer support and planningPhysical RequirementsThese work environment factors are general: CONSTANT: Stand and near vision. FREQUENT: Bend neck; talk/speak; and visual accommodation.
OCCASIONAL: Medium work, lift and carry up to 50 pounds; rotate neck, static neck position; walk; hear within 5 feet and midrange vision.The foregoing statements describe the general purpose, responsibilities assigned, and capacity needed to perform this job, and are not an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, or skills that may be required.Goodwill is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.