Material Handler Associate - Falcon Store

Goodwill of Colorado • Falcon, CO

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About The Position

The Material Handler, Retail works primarily in a production environment, moving, storing, and retrieving donated products according to Goodwill’s warehousing and material-handling procedures. The role keeps production supplied with materials, stages product for production teams, and helps ensure donated items move efficiently and are handled safely without damage. The position uses equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks and may involve cross-training or working in other areas as assigned by management.

This is a full-time position at $18.01 per hour. The posting is open through 11/6/2026. Candidates must be at least 18 and complete a pre-employment drug screen. Prior forklift experience is a plus, and the employee must be able to obtain required powered-equipment certifications.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Complete a pre-employment drug screen.
• Be able to obtain Powered Equipment Operator certification and forklift certification.
• Be able to operate a hydraulic baler and forklift.
• Have strong attention to detail and the ability to make decisions.
• Be able to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting for up to 8 hours per day.
• Be able to lift up to 75 pounds and use a dolly and pallet jack as required.
• Be able to work a varied schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays, with occasional overtime as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous storage, moving, or shipping/receiving experience.
• Prior forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed productivity standards and key performance indicators for assigned duties.
• Use and become certified on pallet jacks, walkie stackers, forklifts, hand dollies, and other equipment or tools to move and store donated products.
• Keep production areas supplied with sufficient materials to minimize downtime.
• Prepare materials and storage containers in anticipation of the production team’s needs.
• Keep the warehouse and trailers organized, stocked, and clean so items are stored efficiently.
• Prepare items for shipment and track products shipped and received at retail center docks.
• Keep work areas clear and organized and follow continuous-improvement and safety requirements.
• Complete duties accurately, safely, and on time, preventing product damage during handling.
• Promote positive teamwork and cooperation.
• Adapt to and use technology, including process automation, as it becomes available.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area for a safe and efficient workflow for employees and customers.
• Follow company and department policies and procedures.
• Cross-train and work in other areas as assigned by management.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• DailyPay access to earned pay on an employee-selected schedule.
• Eligible full-time Retail and Sales/Operations employees may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term and long-term disability; life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage; flexible spending accounts; and voluntary supplemental benefits.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax or Roth contributions; participation requires employees to be at least 18 years old.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED