Material Handler Associate - Canon City Store

Goodwill of Colorado • Cañon 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. Material Handlers use equipment such as electric forklifts and pallet jacks to stage production materials and match them with production-team needs, helping maintain an efficient workflow and minimize downtime. This is a full-time position with open availability required. The position is posted through 11/4/2026 and pays $18.01 per hour.

The role requires safe and accurate handling of products throughout the production flow, organization of warehouse and trailer areas, and preparation and tracking of shipments and received products. Employees may be cross-trained or assigned to other areas as needed. A pre-employment drug screen is required, and applicants must be at least 18 years old. Prior forklift experience is a plus; forklift and powered-equipment certification are required or must be obtained.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18.
• Ability to obtain Powered Equipment Operator certification and forklift certification, and 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.
• Pre-employment drug screen 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 become certified on pallet jacks, walkie stackers, forklifts, hand dollies, and other equipment or tools to move and store donated products.
• Keep production areas supplied with sufficient materials to minimize downtime, and prepare materials or containers in anticipation of the production team’s needs.
• Keep the warehouse and trailers organized, stocked, and clean, storing items efficiently.
• Prepare items for shipment and track products shipped from and 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 throughout the product flow process.
• Promote and demonstrate teamwork and cooperation.
• Adapt to and use available technology, including process automation, to operate efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area that supports 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 duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Daily Pay access, a voluntary benefit 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; short- and long-term disability; life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage; flexible spending accounts; and voluntary supplemental benefits.
• Eligible full-time Retail and Sales/Operations employees receive paid time off, including vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave.
• All employees may make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to the retirement plan; employees must be at least 18 to participate.
• Goodwill of Colorado is an employer 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