Material Handler Associate - Falcon Store

Goodwill of Colorado • Falcon, CO

10d

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 help keep production moving by staging materials such as gaylords, pallets, and tubs and matching them with production team members to maximize efficiency. The role uses powered equipment and other tools to keep production supplied, prepare and organize goods for storage and shipment, and maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work area. Duties may extend beyond those listed and include other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18.
• Ability to obtain Powered Equipment Operator certification and forklift certification, and to safely operate equipment.
• 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 includes weekends, evenings, and holidays, with occasional overtime as necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

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

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, or other equipment and 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 warehouses 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 comply with continuous improvement and safety requirements.
• Handle items accurately, safely, and promptly to prevent damage throughout the product flow process.
• Promote and demonstrate 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.

Benefits

• DailyPay access to pay on an employee-selected schedule.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time employees in Retail and Sales/Operations.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life/accidental death and dismemberment coverage for eligible full-time employees in Retail and Sales/Operations.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and voluntary supplemental benefit offerings for eligible full-time employees in Retail and Sales/Operations.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave, for eligible full-time employees in Retail and Sales/Operations.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax or post-tax Roth contributions; employees must be at least 18 to participate.
• 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