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Causes: Employment Preparation & Procurement, Job Training
Mission: Goodwill manufacturing, inc. ("goodwill manufacturing") is a nonstock, not-for-profit wisconsin corporation, whose sole member is goodwill industries of southeastern wisconsin, inc. ("goodwill"), a wisconsin nonstock, not-for-profit corporation with 501(c)(3) status. Goodwill manufacturing shares the mission of its parent company, which is to provide training, employment, and supportive services for people with disabilities or disadvantages who seek greater independence. Such disabilities or disadvantages include physical or intellectual disabilities, mental health issues, skill limitations, lack of education and job preparation, communication challenges, and other socio-economic disadvantages. Goodwill pursues its mission in two ways. The first is by employing people with disabilities and disadvantages within the organizations own operations. The second is by providing social services, community programs, vocational training, transitional employment, employment services, and supportiv
Programs: Goodwill manufacturing operations, including packaging and assembly, electronic recycling, and commercial laundry services, create employment opportunities for local residents, including some with disabilities or disadvantages. Goodwill industries of southeastern wisconsin, inc. Is proud of our commitment to preserving the environment. There are many ways that goodwill is green, from recycling and upcycling efforts to the use of green principles in our facilities. Goodwill manufacturing works to create a positive environmental impact, prevent pollution, and meet applicable legal and organizational requirements. We work closely with environmental and safety groups as needed, including site audits of goodwill operations. Packaging & assembly goodwill manufacturing provides packaging, assembly, rework, and inspection services as well as complete supply chain and inventory management. Short-term, on-the-job training for individuals with significant and multiple disabilities is also provided in this operation to help them prepare for jobs in the community. Our environment incorporates automation, on-the-job support, and a workforce of people with and without disabilities, reflecting manufacturing employment outside of goodwill. Goodwill manufacturing is iso 9000:2015 certified. In 2017, goodwill manufacturing packaged and assembled 46 million units and recycled nearly 10. 6 million pounds of materials. Goodwill e-cycle with the rapid pace of technology, the life cycle of electronic components is getting shorter and shorter, creating more e-waste than ever before. Goodwill e-cycle, our secure electronics recycling business for commercial and residential electronic waste, helps to keep millions of pounds of computer and computer-related components out of landfills. Goodwill e-cycle holds the following certifications: iso 14000:2004, ohsas 18001:2007 and r2:2013, which indicates a high-level commitment to the safety and security of the computers, tablets, and other components that are given to us. In 2017, 40 new jobs were created through the e-cycle operations and over 7. 6 million pounds of electronics were recycled. The e-cycle operation enabled participants in goodwills prevocational services program to learn new skills (use of tools, disassembly) and gain work experience. Laundry goodwill operates a commercial laundry on the northwest side of milwaukee. In 2017, goodwill manufacturings laundry operation processed 7. 5 million pounds of laundry and provided onsite linen services to local healthcare providers.