Talk:Warehouse support

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).

Required Skills

• Ability/experience (could be clarified) coordinating volunteers Meredith 19:59, 11 February 2011 (UTC)
• Basic computer knowledge, use of web browser, email and word processor, database and spreadsheet.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Detail oriented.
• Pallet jack operation -- is this something that they would be required to know how to do coming into it, or for which we would provide training? Could use clarification. Meredith 19:59, 11 February 2011 (UTC)
• Able to remain flexible as Free Geek grows and changes Meredith 19:59, 11 February 2011 (UTC)
• Able to work in an informal, friendly environment with a diverse staff AND to understand what professionalism means in this kind of environment
• Not afraid to ask questions, but able to work on projects almost entirely without supervision Meredith 19:59, 11 February 2011 (UTC)
• Work well under stress in an unusual setting, maintaining a positive attitude even in the face of adversity Meredith 19:59, 11 February 2011 (UTC)