Material Handler Associate - Lakeside Store

Goodwill of Colorado • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Material Handler, Retail primarily works in a production environment, moving, storing, and retrieving donated products according to Goodwill’s warehousing and material-handling procedures. Material Handlers support production flow by staging materials such as gaylords, pallets, and tubs and matching them with production team members to help maximize efficiency. The role uses powered equipment and other tools to keep production supplied, organize warehouse and trailer spaces, prepare shipments, and handle products safely and efficiently.

This is a full-time position with open availability required. Employees must be at least 18 and complete a pre-employment drug screen. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and prior storage, moving, or shipping and receiving experience is helpful. The position requires the ability to work a varied schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, with occasional overtime as necessary.

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.
• Be able to communicate effectively with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed productivity standards and key performance indicators for assigned duties.
• Obtain certification and use pallet jacks, walkie stackers, forklifts, hand dollies, or other equipment and tools to move and store donated products.
• Keep production areas supplied with sufficient materials to prevent work interruptions and minimize downtime.
• Prepare materials and storage containers in anticipation of production team 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.
• Handle items accurately, safely, and promptly to avoid product damage throughout the flow process.
• Promote and demonstrate positive teamwork and cooperation.
• Adapt to and use available technology, including process automation, to work efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed