Warehouse Associate (San Leandro, CA)

Our Values

• Our member is our hero.  Our members are at the core of our company. Only by empowering them can we accomplish our vision.
• We Never Settle.  We are relentlessly pursuing the exceptional and challenging the status quo–always making our service, experience, and company better.
• We Take Our Success Personally. We all have a stake in the success of Ridwell. You are empowered to make an impact. 
• Purpose Drives Our Actions. Knowing why we are doing something enables us to focus on what is truly important.
• We Are Stronger Together. Every person is critical to our success. We need diverse perspectives to execute on creative solutions. By fostering collaboration and connection at every level, we can be phenomenal.

Job duties include

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions, including all 4 seasons (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring).
• Unload items from the Ridwell van and prepare for sorting into designated bin.
• Sort items at Ridwell warehouse that are collected from customers.
• Constantly open and close cotton drawstring bags and empty contents into larger containers.
• Sort items into designated containers using care so items can be reused or recycled.
• Operate light industrial warehouse machinery, such as a baler, pallet jack, and straddle stacker.
• Ability to learn company policies and procedures and follow their guidance.
• Frequently communicate with current, potential, and former customers who have inquiries about their Ridwell membership. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Participates as a part of the entire Ridwell team.
• Other duties assigned as necessary by management.

Job Requirements

• Must be able to read and follow written or oral instructions in English
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Previous Warehouse experience is highly desirable
• Ability to communicate effectively in English digitally over text message and email
• Experience using pallet jacks and/or balers a plus
• Forklift certification is highly desirable
• Must be 21 years or older
• Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time, frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach.
• Must be able to lift 50lb boxes to the height of 3-4 feet and load and unload them from trucks.
• Must be able to lift 85lb buckets onto a hand truck to push to storage.
• High school, GED, or equivalent diploma
• Must be available to work Monday-Friday and possible weekend shifts
• Must pass a background check if offered the position