Part Time Material Handler Associate - Broomfield Store

Goodwill of Colorado • Broomfield, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler, Retail primarily works in a production environment, moving, storing, and retrieving donated products according to Goodwill’s warehousing and material-handling procedures. Material Handlers help keep production moving by staging materials such as gaylords, pallets, and tubs and matching them with the production team to support efficient workflow. The role also involves preparing items for shipment, tracking products shipped and received at retail center docks, and keeping warehouse, trailer, and work areas organized, clean, and safe.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be able to obtain Powered Equipment Operator certification and forklift certification.
• Be able to operate a hydraulic baler and forklift.
• Have strong attention to detail and the ability to make decisions.
• Be able to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting for up to 8 hours per day.
• Be able to lift up to 75 pounds and use a dolly and pallet jack as required.
• Be able to work a varied schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays, with occasional overtime as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.
• Complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous storage, moving, or shipping and receiving experience.
• Prior forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed productivity standards and assigned key performance indicators.
• Use and obtain certification on pallet jacks, walkie stackers, forklifts, hand dollies, and other equipment or tools to move and store donated products.
• Ensure production areas have sufficient materials to minimize downtime.
• Prepare materials and storage containers in anticipation of production team needs.
• Keep the warehouse and trailers organized, stocked, and clean so items are stored efficiently.
• Prepare items for shipment and track products shipped and received by retail center docks.
• Keep work areas clear and organized and comply with continuous-improvement and safety requirements.
• Handle items accurately, safely, and promptly to prevent damage throughout the product flow process.
• Promote and demonstrate positive teamwork and cooperation.
• Adapt to and use new technology, including process automation, to operate efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area for 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

• Access to DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows employees to access their pay on their own schedule.
• Part-time Retail and Sales/Operations employees are eligible for paid holidays, sick leave, jury duty, and bereavement leave.
• Employees may make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to the retirement plan; participants must be at least 18 years old.
• Goodwill of Colorado is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed