Material Handler I

Goodwill Southern California • Riverside, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill is one of the leading non-profit brands in the world and one of the largest non-profits in Southern California. We are a rapidly evolving organization and yet we have never been more focused on our Mission, on our people, and on our future. It’s always a GOOD day in SoCal!

Primary Responsibility / Summary
Assists drivers in loading and unloading of goods. Performs a variety of material handling tasks to support the efficient operation of the department.

Requirements

• Some warehouse experience
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Ability to work with moderate supervision.
• Spanish / English bilingual preferred.
• Must be safety conscious.
• Excellent people skills and maintains courteous disposition at all times.
• Ability to following written and oral instruction consistently.

Responsibilities

• Assists drivers with loading and unloading of bins.
• Create soft and hard goods bins for drivers.
• Load and unload trucks/trailers (Raw donations, trash, salvage, etc.).
• Segregating soft goods, hard goods and trash.
• Ensure all items are marked correctly (Donations, commodities, salvage, etc.).
• Sort recyclables in proper containers (metal, plastic, cardboard, etc.).
• Build and palletize empty gaylords for commodities; ensuring heavier commodities have adequate support.
• Operate equipment (i.e. auger, compactor, tipper, down-stroke baler, auto-tie) by following established procedures and guidelines.
• Must be able to use material handling equipment (i.e. pallet jack, hand truck, furniture dolly).
• Clear post retail textile tables of trash and commodities.
• Clean, organize and sweep the warehouse to ensure a safe environment.
• Ability to lift and carry min. 25 lbs.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate:
• Discount at Goodwill Socal retail locations
• Goodwill Perks: Discounts on dining, retail, theme parks and movies
• Employee Assistance Program: Mental and physical wellness, financial and legal resources and career and education partners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED