Stores Baler
Summary
Department: RRC / Warehouse
Reports To: Manager of RRC Warehouse Operations and RRC Sales
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Prepared By: ABO
Prepared Date: June 15, 2020
The Baler of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Detroit, (SVdPD), utilizes the baling machine to compress used clothing into dense bales for transportation and sale to wholesalers of used clothing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Exemplify the elements of SVdP: Spirituality, Friendship and Service in all phases of work
- Advance the mission, goals, and objectives in all applicable strategic plans
- Support / Live / Adhere to the “Rule” and teachings set forth by Frederic Ozanam
- Bale merchandise
- Operate baling machine with the utmost of care to ensure safety
- Alert supervisor to any machine problems or maintenance needed
- Assist with loading and unloading of merchandise on / off trucks in a neat and orderly fashion
- Assemble donated merchandise if needed
- Maintain a safe working area
- Ability to work and get along with others
- Other duties may be assigned
Requirements
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education / Experience
- Warehouse floor organization
- Familiarity with industrial equipment
- High School diploma or equivalent
Language Skills
Ability to speak effectively with fellow employees of SVdPD.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure and possess the ability to use a calculator.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Must utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills daily.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, hear and drive. Manual work, inside and/or outside, is required at times. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. Utilization of pallet jack, dolly, and various tools is required.
Work Environment
The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters when performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The SVdPD Warehouse is a typical warehouse environment. The noise level is moderate.