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{{Staff Salary Committed|time=* 30 hours per week
 
* Four to five days per week, Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30am to 7:30pm, some evening or morning meetings, with some flexibility}}
 
 
 
The Warehouse Support Staff is an ongoing non-collective staff position necessary for the successful operation of Free Geek.
 
The Warehouse Support Staff is an ongoing non-collective staff position necessary for the successful operation of Free Geek.
This job's main responsibility is the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, including volunteer training and prioritizing of material flow.
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This job's main responsibilities are the training and support of Recycling volunteers, prioritizing of material flow in the Recycling area, and the day-to-day operation of the warehouse.
  
 
== Responsibilities ==
 
== Responsibilities ==
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* Maintain and supervise recycling area.
 
* Maintain and supervise recycling area.
 
* Prioritize recycling tasks.
 
* Prioritize recycling tasks.
* Train volunteers to perform required recycling tasks.
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* Train volunteers to perform required recycling tasks and provide ongoing support for volunteers.
 
* Train volunteers in safety procedures.
 
* Train volunteers in safety procedures.
 
* Coordinate with Receiving regarding donation flow.
 
* Coordinate with Receiving regarding donation flow.
 
* Share responsibility for managing gaylord storage area.
 
* Share responsibility for managing gaylord storage area.
 
* Coordinate with Recycling Coordinators regarding tool needs, repair, maintenance, supplies.
 
* Coordinate with Recycling Coordinators regarding tool needs, repair, maintenance, supplies.
''* get trained o drive the forklift''
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* Share forklift driving responsibility (we'll provide training).
 
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* Be aware of safety on the job.
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* Abide by [[Expectations for All Paid Workers]]
  
 
==Required Skills==
 
==Required Skills==
  
* Volunteer coordination.
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* Experience with volunteer coordination.
* Basic computer knowledge, use of web browser, email and word processor, database and spreadsheet.
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* Basic computer knowledge including use of web browser, email and word processor, database and spreadsheet.
* Ability to multi-task.
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* Is self-motivated and able to multi-task; work almost entirely without supervision but not be afraid to ask questions.  
 
* Detail oriented.
 
* Detail oriented.
* Patient and courteous with the public.
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* Able to operate pallet jack operation (training provided).
* Forklift operation (training available).
 
* Pallet jack operation.
 
 
* Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.  
 
* Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.  
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* Able to work be courteous and friendly under stress in an unusual, somewhat chaotic setting.
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* Able to remain flexible as Free Geek grows and changes.
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==Ideal Candidate==
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* Strong interest in recycling practices and new recycling technologies.
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* Aptitude for teaching a wide range of volunteers.
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* Previous driving or forklift operation is a plus.
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* Previous warehouse work experience is a plus.
  
 
[[Category: Job Descriptions]]
 
[[Category: Job Descriptions]]
 
[[Category: Recycling]]
 
[[Category: Recycling]]

Latest revision as of 11:32, 23 April 2011

The Warehouse Support Staff is an ongoing non-collective staff position necessary for the successful operation of Free Geek. This job's main responsibilities are the training and support of Recycling volunteers, prioritizing of material flow in the Recycling area, and the day-to-day operation of the warehouse.

Responsibilities

  • Share responsibility of warehouse layout and traffic flow.
  • Maintain and supervise recycling area.
  • Prioritize recycling tasks.
  • Train volunteers to perform required recycling tasks and provide ongoing support for volunteers.
  • Train volunteers in safety procedures.
  • Coordinate with Receiving regarding donation flow.
  • Share responsibility for managing gaylord storage area.
  • Coordinate with Recycling Coordinators regarding tool needs, repair, maintenance, supplies.
  • Share forklift driving responsibility (we'll provide training).
  • Be aware of safety on the job.
  • Abide by Expectations for All Paid Workers

Required Skills

  • Experience with volunteer coordination.
  • Basic computer knowledge including use of web browser, email and word processor, database and spreadsheet.
  • Is self-motivated and able to multi-task; work almost entirely without supervision but not be afraid to ask questions.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Able to operate pallet jack operation (training provided).
  • Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
  • Able to work be courteous and friendly under stress in an unusual, somewhat chaotic setting.
  • Able to remain flexible as Free Geek grows and changes.

Ideal Candidate

  • Strong interest in recycling practices and new recycling technologies.
  • Aptitude for teaching a wide range of volunteers.
  • Previous driving or forklift operation is a plus.
  • Previous warehouse work experience is a plus.