Warehouse Associate - Military veterans preferred

**Goodwill Industries** of **Akron, OH** is looking to hire a **Warehouse Associate**/**Baler.** **career development resources****serve your community** while **building your career**In order to hire and retain employees who share our core values of commitment, teamwork, honesty, and customer service to carry forward this mission, we offer **good benefits** and **opportunities for career development**.

**ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF AKRON**

Founded in Boston, MA in 1902 by Reverend Edgar J Helms, Goodwill has been providing opportunities for men and women across America and around the world ever since. Goodwill Industries of Akron was established in 1927 in a one-room salon at the corner of Howard and Furnace Streets as a branch of Goodwill Industries of Cleveland. Today, we continue to flourish as we serve Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland, and Richland counties. Our mission is to help individuals prepare for, find, and retain employment.

**A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE/BALER**

Safely operate baler to prepare 1200-1500 pound bales for shipment. Count number of articles to be banded to verify number on work order. Load materials into baling machine. Unwind plastic or metal banding material from reel, wrap band around stack or bundle, inserts loose end of banding material into strapping tool and cinches and crimps banding material and clamp with strapping tool to secure articles during storage or shipment. Complete with all agency safety policies and DOT guidelines.

**QUALIFICATIONS FOR A WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE/BALER**

* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

* Capable to operate baling machine

* Knowledge of basic math

* Able to operate counterbalance scale to weigh bails

* Able to work independently but also foster teamwork

**WORK SCHEDULE**

You must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial **3-minute, mobile-friendly application**. We look forward to meeting you!

**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.**

**Goodwill Industries of Akron is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity**

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