Material Handler Associate - Arvada Store

Goodwill of Colorado • Arvada, CO

19h

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 supplied, organized, and running efficiently. The associate also helps prepare and track shipments, maintain clean and safe work areas, and support other areas as assigned. Full-time position with open availability required.

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 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.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous storage, moving, or shipping/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, and other equipment or tools to move and store donated products.
• Keep production areas supplied with materials to prevent interruptions and 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 prevent damage throughout the product-flow process.
• 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 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 duties as required.

Benefits

• DailyPay access to earned pay on the employee’s schedule.
• Eligible full-time Retail and Sales/Operations employees may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and voluntary supplemental benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave.
• 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: No Education Listed