Retail Production Specialist 1 - Goodwill of Silicon Valley

Founded in Santa Clara County in 1928, Goodwill of Silicon is dedicated to improving employment opportunities, increasing s...Preferred Qualifications 

Knowledge of general arithmetic (adding/subtracting) is required. 

Basic ability to read and write in English. 

Equipment Used 

Racks, plastic pallets, barrels, watermelon boxes, pallet jack. tagging gun, canvas carts, and touch screen computer pricing station. 

Aptitudes/skills/temperament 

Ability to understand English. 

Ability to perform routine work, adapting to change related to workflow. 

Ability to maintain self-control and work in cooperation with co-workers. 

Ability to coordinate hand-eye-foot movement to quickly manipulate and handle items. 

Ability to examine items and visually differentiate between them based on quality standards. 

Ability to meet and maintain established standards. 

Working conditions 

Work is performed in the backroom of a store with even concrete floor surfaces. The area is heated and has natural ventilation. The temperature will fluctuate depending on the location within the department.  

Dust and dirt are controlled by daily cleaning of the work area. Some items may be soiled/dirty or broken. These are either cleaned or disposed of following established procedures.  

A variety of household cleaning products are used. 

Work is completed independently but in cooperation with the whole department.  

There may be some contact with the public.  

The noise volume is moderate throughout the day depending on the amount of activity, equipment in operation, radio operation and television testing.  

Material handling equipment (forklift, hand truck, moveable containers) may be operated in or near work areas. 

Emotional Effort 

Moderate: Occasional short deadlines. The work environment is occasionally hectic with occasional high activity, with great emphasis on teamwork. 

Physical requirements 

Work pace is steady, requiring lifting and/or carrying up to 25 lbs consistently.  

On a regular basis heavier item of up to 50 lbs will be lifted/carried either with assistance from another person or by using appropriate material handling equipment. 

 There will be consistent bending of the waist into watermelon boxes as well as standing for the entire shift.  

Normal or corrected talking, hearing, and seeing abilities are sufficient to perform the required tasks.