Material Handler Associate - Broomfield Store

Goodwill of Colorado • Broomfield, CO

3d

About The Position

Goodwill of Colorado is hiring a full-time Material Handler Associate for its Broomfield store. The role works primarily in a production environment, moving, storing, and retrieving donated products according to Goodwill’s warehousing and material-handling procedures. Material Handlers stage production materials and containers, keep production areas supplied, and help the production team work efficiently. The position pays $18.01 per hour and requires open availability. The posting is scheduled to remain open through 11/12/2026.

The role uses equipment such as electric forklifts, pallet jacks, walkie stackers, hand dollies, and other tools to move and store products. Employees must be able to obtain powered-equipment certification and may operate a hydraulic baler and forklift. Prior forklift experience is a plus. A pre-employment drug screen is required, and applicants must be at least 18 years old.

The position requires a varied schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays, with occasional overtime as necessary. It involves prolonged standing, bending, and lifting, including lifting up to 75 pounds. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred; previous storage, moving, or shipping and receiving experience is helpful.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to obtain Powered Equipment Operator certification and be forklift certified.
• Ability to operate a hydraulic baler and forklift.
• High attention to detail and ability to make decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, with occasional overtime as necessary.
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and use a dolly and pallet jack as required.
• Successful completion of a required pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous storage, moving, or shipping and receiving experience is helpful.
• Prior forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed productivity standards and key performance indicators for assigned duties.
• Become certified on and use pallet jacks, walkie stackers, forklifts, hand dollies, and other equipment or tools to move and store donated products.
• Keep production areas supplied with materials to prevent interruptions and minimize downtime.
• Prepare materials and storage containers in anticipation of production-team needs.
• Keep the warehouse and trailers organized, stocked, and clean, and store items efficiently.
• Prepare items for shipment and track products shipped from and received at retail center docks.
• Keep work areas clear and organized and follow continuous-improvement and safety requirements.
• Handle items accurately, safely, and promptly to prevent damage during product flow.
• Promote positive teamwork and cooperation.
• Adapt to and use available technology, including process automation, to operate efficiently.
• Follow company and department policies and procedures.
• Cross-train and work in other areas as assigned by management.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• DailyPay access to pay on the employee’s chosen schedule (voluntary benefit).
• Eligible full-time Retail and Sales/Operations employees may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage; flexible spending accounts; and voluntary supplemental benefits.
• Eligible full-time Retail and Sales/Operations employees receive paid time off, including vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave.
• Employees may make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to the retirement plan; employees must be 18 or older to participate.
• Goodwill of Colorado is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

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