Material Handler Associate - Canon City Store

Goodwill of Colorado • Canon City, 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 uses equipment such as electric forklifts and pallet jacks to stage materials and keep production flowing efficiently. The position is full-time, pays $18.01 per hour, and requires open availability. The posting is open through 11/4/2026. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and complete a pre-employment drug screen.

The role supports safe, timely, and accurate product flow by keeping production areas, warehouses, and trailers supplied, organized, and clean; preparing products for shipment; and tracking products shipped and received at retail center docks. Employees are expected to meet productivity standards, work cooperatively, adapt to available technology, follow company procedures, and cross-train or perform other duties as assigned. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and previous storage, moving, or shipping/receiving experience is helpful.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must complete a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must have open availability and be able to work a varied schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays, with occasional overtime as necessary.
• Able to obtain Powered Equipment Operator certification and forklift certification.
• Able to operate a hydraulic baler and forklift.
• High attention to detail and ability to make decisions.
• Able to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting for up to 8 hours per day.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds and use a dolly and pallet jack as required.
• Able to communicate effectively with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.
• Able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent 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.
• Use and obtain certification on 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 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.
• Handle items accurately, safely, and promptly to prevent damage during product flow.
• Promote and demonstrate positive teamwork and cooperation.
• Adapt to and use available technology, including process automation, to operate 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Daily Pay access, allowing employees to access earned pay on their own schedule.
• Eligible full-time Retail and Sales/Operations employees may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Eligible full-time Retail and Sales/Operations employees may receive short-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary supplemental benefits.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave, for eligible positions.
• Employees may make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to the retirement plan; participants must be at least 18 years old.
• Employer is eligible 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