Warehouse and Sustainability Manager - August 2024 - Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries, Inc

Department:  Retail/Logistics/Warehouse

Reports To:  Director of Logist...

Education, Experience, and Credentials

Requires high school diploma or equivalent.

Requires three years of experience in a warehouse/industrial setting, with one year supervisory experience.

Requires CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of employment.

Requires certification as a forklift operator.

Requires a valid driver’s license, safe driving record, proof of insurance and reliable transportation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrates understanding of profit and loss statements.  

Requires basic math skills. 

Requires ability to load and unload trucks according to standard.

Requires basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel and the ability to utilize other software such as payroll.

Maintains confidentiality of information related to LLGI operations, financial matters and personnel matters.

Interacts with people with disabilities in a manner which enhances their dignity, privacy and confidentiality.

Demonstrates sensitivity and the ability to communicate with a diverse population.

Conveys information clearly through verbal and written communication.

Works independently while fostering a strong team atmosphere.

Demonstrates professionalism.

Embraces the mission, vision and values of LLGI.

Physical Requirements

Requires full use of body and ability to carry, lift, push, pull and move up to 50 pounds.

Requires ability to stand for extended periods and lift, reach, bend, stoop and twist.

Requires visual acuity to operate machinery and process donations.

Requires ability to push or pull wheeled carts with a minimum weight of 150 pounds.

Requires ability to use pallet jack and stacker with loads ranging from 100 to 700 pounds safely.

Requires ability to push or pull wheeled z-racks with up to 100 pieces of clothing on them.

Requires ability to bend over and reach into gaylords up to 5 feet high to remove clothing and housewares.

Requires visual acuity to work in an environment with changing and/or low light levels.

Subject to transfer to other locations within the LLGI territory.

Environmental Conditions

Work in a light industrial/warehouse environment.

Subject to inside environmental conditions; exposure to heat and cold but protected from weather conditions.

Subject to exposure to dirt, dust, pet hair, mold and other allergens.

Subject to exposure to high and/or precarious places.

Tools and Equipment

Forklift, baler, lift table, pallet jack, stacker, scales, compactor, wheeled spring carts, wheeled deep carts, wheeled z-racks, 2 wheel dollies (hand truck), 4 wheel flat carts, material lifts, furniture dollies, trash bin/can, trash dumpster, personal protective equipment, basic tools of the assigned work area, phone / two way radio, computer, fax, janitorial equipment and cleaning solvents.

Regular Contacts

LLGI Staff Volunteers/Community Service Workers Service Participants

General public Donors/Customers Transport Companies

Vendors/ Suppliers