Material Handler I
About The Position
The Material Handler I performs warehouse, recycling, and material handling duties in support of Distribution Center operations. The role safely processes donations and merchandise while meeting productivity, quality, and safety standards. The position requires frequent work in operational areas and may involve dust, hot or cold conditions, and outdoor work areas. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check, which may include verification of employment history, education, criminal background, and other information relevant to the position.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous warehouse, manufacturing, recycling, or distribution experience preferred.
- Ability to obtain internal equipment certifications within required timeframes.
- Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to meet production and quality expectations.
- Strong attendance and reliability.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds as needed and walk warehouse floors and outdoor lots.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, or crouching in operational areas.
- Ability to safely navigate Goodwill Central Texas outlet and post-retail facilities.
- Commitment to workplace safety, reliability and accountability, attention to detail, teamwork and collaboration, adaptability and willingness to learn, time management and productivity, quality-focused work habits, professionalism and respect, and Goodwill Central Texas’ mission and values.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Sort donations and merchandise into designated commodity streams according to current operating procedures.
- Process, stack, palletize, and prepare merchandise and recyclable materials for storage, shipment, or sale.
- Safely operate manual pallet jacks, tippers, trash compactors, vertical balers, and Max-Pak horizontal balers.
- Load tippers, balers, and compactors safely and efficiently.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
- Inspect assigned equipment before use and report maintenance or safety concerns.
- Follow Goodwill Central Texas safety policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Accurately report accidents, incidents, hazards, or damaged equipment.
- Work collaboratively with leadership and peers to support daily production goals.
- Maintain a professional image when interacting with customers, donors, and team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
