Material Handler Supervisor

Evergreen Goodwill • Bremerton, WA

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About The Position

The Material Handler Supervisor is responsible for the flow of donated goods throughout the production area, supporting individual production areas with incoming material and removal of salvage and trash to generate revenue in support of the Mission of Seattle Goodwill. The position coordinates Dock and Staging staff with production areas, transportation, and the Production Manager, and oversees salvage textile baling and scrap metal operations.

The supervisor maintains relationships with other production departments, audits material quality decisions, keeps the work environment clean, supports safe work practices and safety training, and manages production supplies and inventories. Supervisory duties include interviewing, hiring, training, planning and directing work, monitoring performance, addressing employee concerns, and resolving problems in accordance with Goodwill policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalency preferred.
• One year of production or warehouse experience and working knowledge of material handling practices.
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with dock equipment and lifting and handling techniques.
• Ability to work and lead in a team environment.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to learn new technology and software related to the job.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30–40 pounds.
• Developed fine motor control for grasping, handling, and manipulating objects.
• Ability to stand for long periods and frequently bend, kneel, reach, stoop, squat, push, and climb ladders.
• Ability to travel across stairs, ramps, uneven terrain, and other varied surfaces.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including with people who have limited English skills.
• Reliable attendance.
• Ability to organize, sort, categorize, count, add, subtract, solve problems, communicate with the public, and use verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Seattle Goodwill forklift certification is optional, subject to eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the efforts of Dock and Staging staff with production areas, transportation, and the Production Manager.
• Maintain a good working relationship with other production departments.
• Write periodic performance reviews for reporting personnel.
• Audit quality decisions for material moving to salvage and to the production floor.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Uphold safe work practices, assist with employee safety training, and report potential hazards or accidents.
• Oversee baling of salvage textiles.
• Oversee the scrap metal operation.
• Requisition production supplies as needed and maintain inventories on hand.
• Operate a forklift safely and consistently when certified to Seattle Goodwill standards.
• Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; monitor performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.
• Partner with People Relations as needed and appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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