Material Handler Associate - Broomfield Store

Broomfield Store • Broomfield, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler, Retail works primarily in a production environment, moving, storing, and retrieving donated products in accordance with Goodwill’s warehousing and material-handling procedures. The position stages materials such as gaylords, pallets, and tubs and matches them with production-team members to keep production moving efficiently and minimize downtime. It also supports the retail center docks by preparing shipments and tracking products received and shipped.

The role uses equipment and tools such as pallet jacks, walkie stackers, forklifts, hand dollies, and hydraulic balers. The employee is expected to keep production areas, warehouses, and trailers clean, stocked, organized, and safe; handle products accurately and promptly to prevent damage; and work cooperatively with colleagues. Employees may be cross-trained or assigned work in other areas, and duties may include additional responsibilities as required. The position requires open availability and may involve a varied schedule, including weekends, evenings, holidays, and occasional overtime. A pre-employment drug screen is required, and applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have open availability and be able to work a varied schedule, including 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 communicate effectively with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.
• 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.
• A pre-employment drug screen is required.

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 powered equipment and tools to move and store donated products safely and effectively.
• Ensure production areas have sufficient materials and proactively prepare materials and storage containers for the production team's needs.
• Keep the warehouse, trailers, and work areas organized, stocked, clean, and safe.
• Prepare items for shipment and track products shipped and received at retail center docks.
• Handle items accurately, safely, and promptly to prevent damage throughout the product flow process.
• Promote positive teamwork and cooperation.
• Adapt to available technology, including process automation, to work efficiently.
• Follow company and department policies and procedures and continuous-improvement and safety requirements.
• 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 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.
• Access to a retirement plan with pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions; employees must be 18 to participate.
• 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