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Bakersfield, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Jun 2025

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Job Location Salvage - Bakersfield, CAPosition Type Full Time

Description

Goodwill employees are expected to represent the highest standards of behavior and job performance by:  1) acting with honesty and integrity; 2) ensuring that all business activities are transparent and ethical; and 3) achieving goals in alignment with Goodwill’s Mission, Vision and Values.

MISSION:  Goodwill’s mission is to provide work opportunities and skills development to people with barriers to employment. 

VISION:  Every person in Kern, Kings, and southern Tulare counties has the opportunity to achieve his/her fullest potential through the power of work.

VALUES:  Accountability ~ Integrity ~ Dignity ~ Diversity & Inclusion ~ Ingenuity ~ Opportunity

 

POSITION SUMMARY:  

To assist the Salvage and Transportation Manager in managing the activities of the Logistic and Salvage Department.  The position assists in providing logistical support for all salvage goods, transportation and donations; facilitating the receiving and processing overflow of donated goods and for maximizing the value of such goods and distribution; monitoring and supervising the operation of forklift and other salvage equipment.

 

Standards of Performance and Conduct (each is an essential function): 

  • Ensure actions are consistent with Goodwill ethics, policies, procedures, goals and mission.
  • Work collaboratively with management and staff to achieve overall organizational goals. 
  • Consistently maintain acceptable level of productivity, ensuring accounts payable/disbursement functions are completed accurately and timely.   
  • Punctual and regular in attendance, understanding that time away from work is approved and taken in accordance with established policies. 
  • Perform duties in a manner that promotes a team concept and reflects Goodwill’s mission, philosophy, and core values of accountability, integrity, dignity, diversity, ingenuity, excellence, opportunity and responsibility.  
  • Work in accordance with Goodwill policies, procedures and generally accepted business practices. 
  • Promote a favorable image and works cooperatively with all organization employees, participants, customers and other persons contacted during the course of performing duties. 
  • Maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of work; comply with privacy and confidentiality policies. 
  • Attend required safety training and participate in safety drills and exercises. 
  • Safeguard company property, including donated goods. 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  (Position may perform some or all of the duties described below):

  • Responsible to maximize and ensure efficiency of warehouse activities.
  • Assign and supervise Material Handlers as needed and in conjunction with the Warehouse Salvage Operations Manager.
  • Assign and supervise Class-C and/or Class-A Drivers as needed and in conjunction with the Warehouse Salvage Operations Manager
  • Coordinate pickup and delivery of product and supplies to Goodwill Stores.
  • Coordinate and monitor Target Product pickups from Target Stores ensuring compliance with all program practices and procedures.
  • Enforce loss prevention procedures and policies.
  • Assure that all safety guidelines and procedures are strictly adhered to.
  • Supervise all warehouse functions such as receiving donated goods, directing donors to proper location, issuing receipts, unloading/loading, pre-sort, seasonal storage, sort and select merchandise to be sent to each store, etc. 
  • Perform all necessary personnel functions as determined by company policies and procedures including record keeping, scheduling, time and attendance, payroll management, disciplinary functions, evaluations and training for all warehouse personnel.
  • Perform and/or supervise housekeeping duties.  These duties include but

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