MATERIAL HANDLER 2-DIMOND

Goodwill Industries of Lane & South Coast Counties & Alaska•Anchorage, AK

74d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler 2 supports Goodwill Industries’ mission, vision, and values by accepting public donations, providing courteous customer service, and safely handling and processing donated goods and materials. The role loads and unloads trucks and trailers; sorts, stocks, processes, recycles, or disposes of products and materials; and keeps warehouse, donation, and other assigned areas organized and clean. It also involves operating and maintaining a forklift, textile baler, and other assigned equipment. At locations that are not solely serviced by the central warehouse, occasional box-truck driving may be required; the posting identifies this as applying currently only to the Goodwill North Bend location. The position requires adherence to company policies, CARF standards, and safety and security regulations, along with dependable attendance, flexibility, effective communication, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, in all weather, and may involve a fast-paced, loud environment, warehouse dust, and driving hazards. The role requires heavy physical activity, including lifting and moving loads up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally with assistance. Employees must be able to work a flexible schedule during all hours and days the retail store is open.

Requirements

At least six months of related experience, including forklift certification and forklift use in a warehouse or similar setting.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be forklift certified.
Must have sufficient English-language command to read, write, and communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors, orally and in writing.
Knowledge of safe lifting techniques.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must provide current state-issued identification and be eligible to work in the United States.
Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug-screening test.
Must not present a direct threat to personal or others’ safety and health, or to property.
Must exercise good judgment and comply with company policies, CARF standards, and safety and security regulations.
Must attend work regularly and punctually, notify the supervisor about absences or tardiness, and be flexible as production demands change.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team and maintain required hygiene and dress standards.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule during all hours and days the retail store is open.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance; must be able to handle heavy, awkward objects and perform frequent standing, walking, carrying, pushing, stooping, bending, twisting, crouching, grasping, kneeling, and climbing.
Must meet vision requirements for distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
For locations requiring occasional box-truck driving, must have a valid Oregon or Alaska driver’s license and an insurable driving record; the posting also states the employee may be required to possess a valid Oregon or Alaska driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
For locations requiring box-truck driving, must pass DOT drug screening and maintain non-DOT medical certification.
No minimum education requirement.
Must have or be able to obtain HAZWOPER certification within 30 days.
Must be able to pass a respirator fitness test upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Hazardous-material training is desirable.

Responsibilities

Safely load and unload trucks and trailers using pallet jacks and forklifts.
Keep the warehouse, donation area, workstations, and assigned areas clean, organized, and safe.
Sort salvage materials into assigned containers and process, stock, recycle, or dispose of materials appropriately.
Safely operate, clean, and maintain the textile baler, forklift, and other assigned equipment.
Complete workstation opening and closing duties, checking the donation area, work areas, and equipment.
Report facility or equipment maintenance issues promptly, including damaged buildings or grounds and broken equipment.
Accept public donations and transfer items to the appropriate tote, cart, or basket in accordance with established procedures.
Assist donors with unloading donations promptly and courteously; treat donations respectfully and offer a receipt to every donor.
Provide respectful, professional customer service to customers, donors, coworkers, and vendors; thank donors and encourage them to return.
Meet or exceed the established Mystery Shop score goal and tally each donation immediately after it is made.
Transport stock between workstations and other areas.
Secure donations indoors when leaving the site and ensure the GILSCC sort is performed indoors.
Identify and properly dispose of garbage; process recyclable materials and empty garbage and recycling bins.
When required, sort hazardous donations by chemical and disposal method, maintain an orderly hazardous-material storage area, and dispose of materials as needed.
Help maintain a clean retail environment by dusting furniture, tidying the sales floor, and retrieving shopping carts and baskets as needed.
Prepare records and reports as requested and notify the immediate supervisor of problems or unusual situations.
Occasionally drive a box truck at locations where this is required; the posting currently identifies this requirement for the Goodwill North Bend location.
Perform other duties and assist in other agency areas as needed to meet business needs.