Who are We?

MERS Missouri Goodwill’s mission is “Changing lives through the power of work.” MERS Missouri Goodwill provides a variety of programs and services to help support this mission. Some of the many programs and services offered are career counseling, skills training, education and literacy programs, employment services, and more.

Job Summary:

MERS Goodwill outlets receive second chance goods from our 42 retail stores. Warehouse Associate sorters sort into categories to either be sold on the Outlet sales floor or recycled and baled. Sorters unload trucks safely and efficiently with the use of electric pallet jacks and walk behind forklifts. The goods are then tipped using a hydraulic lift to tip the goods onto tables which are then wheeled out onto the sales floor by Outlet Associates. Goods not sold on the Outlet sales floor are then wheeled back into the warehouse where Warehouse Associates recategorize goods into categories such as books, shoes, textiles, electronics, etc. Goods are then tipped onto conveyor belts to be baled by Warehouse Associates for aftermarket sales or recycling. The flow of goods is important and, as a Warehouse Associate, you are part of not only helping impact others' lives but are also helping keep disposed goods out of landfills.

Essential/ Primary Functions:

• Loads and unloads materials carefully and safely, onto or from trailers to work sites or designated areas for forklift pickup by utilizing dollies, pallet jacks, or other lifting devices and/or employee assistance.
• Transports gaylords, maximizers, pallets, and furniture to various areas inside the warehouse.
• Utilizes pallet jacks, double stackers, tippers, balers, and other equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Utilizes required personal protective equipment to include steel toed shoes, gloves, and safety glasses at all times.
• Separates donated goods into categories such as metal, plastic, textiles, purses & belts, books, and media in an effort to maximize recycle efforts. Sorts shoes into pairs and bands. Places sorted goods into appropriate areas.
• Transfers and appropriately disposes of unsaleable or unrecyclable items and trash from work areas to balers, compactors, and trash receptacles.
• Maintains high speed of production. Meets or exceeds goals.
• Upholds cleanliness standards by ensuring trailers are swept after unload, tables are cleared completely, removing debris from floor, and disposing of items in the appropriate area, as well as sweeping, dusting, and mopping. Keeps all walkways clear from debris and equipment.
• Interacts with staff, co-workers, and customers in a professional, positive, and factual manner.
• Treats goods with care. Safeguards agency assets including, but not limited to cash, donated, and purchased items, from harm, damage, or theft. Reports any incidents of theft or unauthorized possession of agency assets.
• Demonstrates safe workplace practices through awareness and observation. Contributes to ensuring the workplace is hazard-free by removing obstructions and keeping aisles and designated walkways debris free.
• Reads and follows all operational procedures in the Retail Procedure Manual and agency employee handbook.
• Maintains a well-groomed and professional appearance at all times adhering to MERS/Goodwill’s dress code.

Benefits at MERS Goodwill

• Employer subsidized individual and family medical benefits.
• Employer subsidized individual and family dental and vision.
• Employee retirement (403b) with company matching 50% up to 6% of employee wages after 1 year of employment.
• Employer contributed retirement (401a) annually after 1 year of employment (contributing to social security; not part of PSRS)
• Employer contributed life insurance (twice W2 wages)
• Optional short-term disability, additional life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment offered.
• Employee discount
• Employee Assistance Program, vacation, paid holiday, funeral leave, and sick leave.

Earn $14 per hour along with monthly incentive bonuses!

Physical/Sensory Demands:
Position requires repetitive hand motions. While performing essential functions, the employee is constantly standing, walking, listening, speaking, and using hands and arms. Frequently, the employee is required to bend, twist, push, pull, and regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds. Occasionally, the employee is required to climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Effective verbal communication skills in English as well as basic math skills.
Occasional to regular work in extreme temperatures, depending on specialization. Exposure to dust, lint, dyes, and common cleaning chemicals/compounds.

MERS/ MO Goodwill considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

The inclusion of any unsolicited information may lead to the disqualification of the application.