Material Handler Associate - Castle Rock Store

Castle Rock Store • Castle Rock, 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 supports production flow by staging materials and containers for the production team, keeping work areas and storage spaces organized, and preparing and tracking products shipped or received at retail center docks. The position uses equipment such as pallet jacks, walkie stackers, forklifts, hand dollies, and hydraulic balers, with required certifications obtained as applicable. Work must be completed accurately, safely, and on time, with attention to preventing product damage and maintaining an efficient workflow. The role is full-time, pays $18.01 per hour, and may require a varied schedule including weekends, evenings, holidays, and occasional overtime.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18.
• Ability to obtain Powered Equipment Operator certification and forklift certification.
• Ability to operate a hydraulic baler and forklift.
• High attention to detail and ability to make decisions.
• 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.
• Ability to work a varied schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays, with occasional overtime as necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.
• A pre-employment drug screen is required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous storage, moving, or shipping/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.
• Ensure production areas have sufficient materials to avoid interruptions and 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 or received by 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 available technology, including process automation, to work efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and efficient work area for employees and customers.
• Follow company and department policies and procedures.
• Cross-train and work in other areas as assigned by management.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Benefits

• DailyPay access to wages on the employee’s chosen schedule; voluntary benefit.
• 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 post-tax (Roth) contributions; participation requires age 18 or older.
• 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