Material Handler II

LAND OF LINCOLN GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INC•Springfield, IL

111d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler II moves, processes, ships, receives, and controls raw donations, salvage and/or recycling inventory, and stored inventory. The role coordinates donated goods across processing, storage, dock, and salvage areas; supports production by providing required materials; and processes and controls inventory according to established procedures. It also includes loading and unloading tractor trailers, operating warehouse equipment in accordance with OSHA and LLGI standards, and performing janitorial and work-area maintenance duties. The position contributes to warehouse and salvage goals through effective time management, teamwork, customer service, security awareness, safety compliance, and process improvement. The employee is expected to support LLGI’s mission, vision, and values, complete required training, and perform other duties as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive, non-exempt role reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor.

Requirements

Forklift driver certification is required.
Basic math skills.
Ability to analyze situations, recognize potential issues, and recommend appropriate solutions.
Consistent attendance and punctuality on scheduled workdays.
Clear verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while fostering a strong team atmosphere.
Ability to interact with people in a manner that enhances their dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
Knowledge of and ability to follow LLGI policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to LLGI operations, financial matters, and personnel matters.
Professionalism.
Promotes diversity and inclusion and demonstrates sensitivity and ability to communicate with a diverse population.
Ability to safely lift or move up to 50 pounds and perform the physical tasks described in the posting.
Ability to stand for extended periods, reach, push and pull, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift, carry, and use a pallet jack safely with loads ranging from 100 to 700 pounds.
Visual and hearing ability sufficient to operate equipment safely.
Visual acuity to work in changing and/or low light levels.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and expedite the flow of donated goods between processing, storage, dock areas, and salvage.
Assist the team in providing required materials for production.
Process and control inventory in accordance with established procedures.
Load and unload tractor trailers containing donated goods.
Operate a baler and lift tables in accordance with OSHA and LLGI standards.
Perform janitorial duties and maintain a clean, organized work area, including assisting with trash and salvage removal.
Participate in required training and manage time effectively to complete work.
Contribute to team success by involving others in work processes, decisions, and actions.
Monitor and recognize security risks and thefts and assist in their prevention.
Support customer satisfaction by understanding customers’ circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; identify service issues and create solutions.
Build customer awareness of the organization’s mission.
Identify and correct conditions that affect employee and customer safety and comply with safety standards.
Identify opportunities and generate ideas to improve warehouse and salvage objectives.
Initiate actions to maintain daily warehouse and salvage goals.
Partner with Retail colleagues to identify, assess, create, and implement process improvements.
Embrace LLGI’s values, vision, and mission; act proactively to accomplish objectives.
Seek to understand individual differences and values to build workplace relationships.
Learn and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.